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SEED TRIAI.,^i
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1934
Abbott & Cobb
4655-61 PAUL STREET
FRANKFORD, PHILADELPHIA, PA,
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SnPrial Nnfirp When ordering seed by mail, be careful to give your Name,
— 1- - - Post Office, County, State, and Express Office, that your order
may go forward without delay. We will pay the postage on seeds forwarded by Parcel
Post as quoted by the Ounce, Quarter Pound, or Pound, when cash accompanies the
order. This does not include articles as quoted in five- or ten-pound lots. If Peas,
Beans, and Corn are to be forwarded by Parcel Post, add postage as per zone rates.
Terms of Guarantee.
- description, purity, productiveness or any other
matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we sell, and we will not be in any way responsible
for them. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are to be
returned at once, and if the money has been paid for them, it will be refunded.
ABBOTT & COBB.
QUANTITY OF SEEDS REQUIRED TO SOW A SINGLE ROW OF 100 YARDS
Asparajras . 8 oz.
Beans, Bush . 6 lbs.
Beans, Pole . 3 lbs.
Beets . 5 oz.
Cabbage . 2 oz.
Carrot . 3 oz.
Cauliflower . ^oz.
Chinese Cabbage . 2 oz.
Celery . 3 oz.
Com . 1 lb.
Cucumber . 4 oz.
Eggplant . 1 oz.
Endive . 2 oz.
Leek . 2 oz.
Lettuce . 2 oz.
Melon, Water . 3 oz.
Melon, Citron . 2 oz.
Okra . 12 oz.
Onion for Sets . 8 oz.
Onion for Large Bulbs . 2 oz.
Parsnip . 3 oz.
Parsley . 2 oz*
Peas . 6 lbs.
Pepper . 1 oz.
Pumpkin . 2 oz.
Radish . 6 oz,
Salsify . 4 oz.
Spinach . 6 oz.
Squash . 3 oz.
Tomato . 1 oz,
Turnip . 3 oz.
GRASS SEEDS TO THE ACRE
Red Clover . 10 to 15 lbs.
White Clover (Dutch) . 10 lbs.
Alfalfa or Lucerne . 20 lbs.
Alsike Clover . 12 lbs.
Sweet Qover . 25 lbs.
Crimson Qover . 12 to 15 lbs.
Timothy . 12 lbs.
Hungarian Grass . 1 bus.
Pasture Grass . 2J4 to 3 bus.
Blue Grass . 2to3 bus.
Rye Grass . 1 to 2 bus.
Orchard Grass . 1 to 2 bus.
Redtop Grass . 1^ to 2 bus.
Mizecl Lawn Grass . 5 bus.
Millet . 1 bus.
QUANTITY OF SEEDS USUALLY SOWN
Barley, broadcast .... .2 to 3 bus.
Beans, Dwarf, in drills. . . 1 H bus.
Beans, Pole, in hills, .10 to 12 qts.
Beets, in drills . 5 to 6 lbs.
Broom Com, in hills... 8 to 10 qts.
Buckwheat . 1 bus.
Cabbage, in beds, to trans¬
plant . KIb.
Carrots, in drills . 3 to 4 Tbs.
Corn, in hills . 8 to 10 qts.
Com, for fodder . 3 bus.
Cowpeas . 1 to 2 bus.
Cucumber, in hills . 2 lbs.
Flax, broadcast . bus.
Lettuce . 3 lbs.
Mustard, broadcast . ^bus.
Melon, Musk, in hills.. .2 to 3 lbs.
Melon, Water, in hills. .4 to 5 lbs.
Oats, broadcast . 2 to 3 bus.
Onions, in drills . 5 to 6 lbs.
Onion Sets, in drills.. .6 to 12 bus.
Onion Seeds, in drills.. 6 to 12 lbs.
Parsnips, in drills . 4 to 6 lbs.
Peas, in drills . 1}^ bus.
Peas, broadcast . 3 bus.
Potatoes, cut tubers . 10 bus.
Pumpkins, in hills . 4 to 6 lbs.
Radish, in drills . 8 to 10 lbs.
Rye, broadcast . 1^ to 2 bus.
UPON AN ACRE
Sage, in drills . 8 to 10 lbs.
Salsify, in drills . 8 to 10 lbs.
Spinach, in drills . 10 to 12 lbs.
Squash, Bush, in hills.. .4 to 6 lbs.
Squash, Running, in hills 3 to 4 lbs.
Sugar-C^ne or Sorghum
10 to 12 lbs.
SudanGrass,broadcastl6 to 24 lbs.
Sudan Grass, in rows.. . .2 to 3 lbs.
Tomato, to transplant . ^Ib.
Turnip, in drills . ^ to 2 lbs.
Turnip, broadcast . 3 to 4 lbs.
Vetches, broadcast . 30 lbs.
Wheat, broadcast. ... 1 H to 2 bus.
PARCEL POST RATES
WEIGHT LIMIT. The weight limit within the first, second and third zones is now 70 pounds, and
within all other zones 50 pounds. Shipments of 20 pounds or over are cheaper if sent by express beyond
the second zone.
DOMESTIC PARCEL POST RATES • .
Within the United States and Possessions or fraction oound or fraction
First zone, within 50 miles of Philadelphia . . . 8 cts. 1 ct.
Second zone, within 50 to 150 miles of Philadelphia . 8 cts. 1 ct.
Third zone, within 150 to 300 miles of Philadelphia. . 9 cts. 2 cts.
Fourth zone, within 300 to 600 miles of PhiladelpMa . 10 cts. 4 cts.
Fifth zone, within 600 to 1,000 miles of Philadelphia . It cts. 6 cts.
Sixth zone, within 1,000 to 1,400 miles of Philadelphia . 12 cts. 7 cts.
Seventh zone, within 1,400 to 1,800 miles of Philadelphia . 14 cts. 9 cts.
Eighth zone, all over 1,800 miles of Philadelphia . 15 cts. 1 1 cts.
In the picturesque valley of Pennypack Creek, in the heart of the most fertile farming region of Pennsylvania,
we have established our seed-testing and trial-grounds
Three hundred years ago the Pennypack Indians cultivated this beautiful
valley. Time has not altered its beauty or impaired the famed fertility of
its soil. Here we carefully test and improve our seed-stocks in order that we
may offer selected strains adapted to the localities we serve. The list of varieties
thus offered is shorter than some, but its very brevity is proof of the concentrated
effort we have exerted to maintain and improve the quality of every item in it.
Even during these difficult times, we do not spare any labor or expense on our
stock seed and insist on keeping our types, listed herein, at a high standard of
excellence.
Do not be deceived into the belief that good seed can be obtained by casual
methods, or that one or two crops grown from inferior seed do not matter. No
market gardener who values his reputation can afford to lower standards these
days. There are too many good growers ready to take advantage of his slightest slip.
That is why Abbott & Cobb’s seeds are better today than ever before. There
has been no relaxing of vigilance here. Every effort is put forth and no expense is
spared to make our stocks the best seeds obtainable for the districts we serve.
Top market prices from crops grown from A & C Special Strains
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ASPARAGUS
GIANT GREEN. An exceedingly fine strain, the seeds having been
selected from the largest stalks in the field. Color is light green.
The tops remain solid or closed longer than most varieties of
Asparagus. We can highly recommend this seed for commercial
purposes. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts.; 30 cts.; Ib.Sl ; 10 lbs. $8.50.
COLUMBIA MAMMOTH WHITE. Shoots of largest size and clear
white. Most popular white variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.;
y4lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1 ; 10 lbs. $8.50.
WASHINGTON. Very productive, new, rust-resistant strain,
selected by the United States Department of Agriculture, and of
extra-fine quality. Rich dark green stalks tinted darker at the
tips. Will grow faster and cut earlier than anv other variety.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; Vilb. $1 ; lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $32.50.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
We can supply strong one and two-year-old roots of the following
varieties: loo i.ooo
Giant Green . $1 00 $6 00
Columbia Mammoth White . 1 00 6 00
Washington . 1 00 6 00
Washington, Giant Roots . 2 00 15 00
We can supply some very fine Asparagus Roots of Mary Wash¬
ington grown on our own farms from extra-fancy stock selections
at $15 per 1,000.
Our supply of most of the special stocks which we are offering is usually
exhausted before the planting season. It seems that the demand for well-rogued
stocks is increasing every year. We urge our customers, therefore, to place their
orders at once, especially for those varieties which are the most important, because
of the impending difficulty to obtain good seed when the rush has begun.
A partial view of our Pennypack Valley Trial-Grounds, located at Bustleton, Pa.
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Green-Podded Beans
GIANT STRINGLESS. Very productive, long, round-podded
sort, maturing a trifle later than Red Valentine. Absolutely
stringless. Pkt. 10 cts. ; lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $1.50 ; 100 lbs. $12.
RED VALENTINE. Earliest Bean of all, maturing in 6 to
7 weeks after planting. Pods are round and of medium
length. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $12.
BLACK VALENTINE. Hardiest and most productive green-
podded Bean grown; strong, vigorous vines. Pods are some¬
what flat and very long, making a fine appearance. The
season is a trifle longer than that of Red Valentine. Pkt.
10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $12.
BOUNTIFUL. A very popular sort with the shipper because
it is a prolific producer of flat and absolutely stringless pods
of exceedingly fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs.
$1.50; 100 lbs. $12.
WAX-PODDED BEANS
PENCIL-POD WAX. A very popular Bean because of its
unusually good quality. It is of superior flavor, very brittle,
exceedingly tender, and absolutely stringless. Its produc¬
tiveness, early maturity, and rust-resistant qualities have
made it a great favorite. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2;
100 lbs. $14.
CURRIE’S RUSTPROOF. One of the earliest and
most popular of the Wax or yellow Beans. Pods
flat, sometimes 6 to 7 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts.;
lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. $2; 100 lbs. $14.
SURE-CROP STRINGLESS WAX. This is one of
the best flat, wax-podded sorts we know of, and
a good, thrifty grower, producing an abundance of
Beans 6 to 7 inches long. It is a sort that will fill
the measure quickly and is rather easy to pick.
This variety is not any more susceptible to rust
than any other stock. We recommend it highly
for commercial and home-garden use. Pkt. 10 cts.;
lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. $2; 100 lbs. $14.
WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. An old favorite.
Long, straight, broad, brittle, almost stringless,
light golden pods, borne in unusually large quanti¬
ties. Good Bean for market. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb.
30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2 ; 100 lbs. $14.
SOUP BEANS
WHITE MARROWFAT. Heavy producer of large,
oval-shaped white Beans. A great favorite for
baking or soup. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs.
$1.50; 100 lbs. $12.
WHITE KIDNEY. Tall, erect plants bearing an
abundance of large, showy pods filled with kidney¬
shaped, white Beans that do not discolor when
cooked. A popular dry Shell Bean. We recom¬
mend growing these Beans in soil that is not too
rich in order that the vines will stand erect, thus
eliminating rusted or spotted Beans when they
are harvested. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs.
$1.50; 100 lbs. $12.
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Fordhook Bush Lima Beans
LIMA BEANS
FORDHOOK BUSH. The heaviest cropping Bush
Lima. It is ready to pick at least 2 weeks before
the Pole Limas, bearing a prolific crop of good-
sized pods, each with 3 to 5 large, thick, meaty
Beans of excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts. ; lb. 40 cts.;
10 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $24.
FORD’S MAMMOTH (POLE). Probably the
largest-podded Lima Bean. They are very dark
green, about 6 inches long, flat, and contain 4 or
5 Beans of fine quality in a pod. Pkt. 10 cts. ;
lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $20.
KING OF THE GARDEN (POLE). So attractive
that they usually bring better prices than most
flat-podded Limas. It is the strongest growing,
most productive of the large Limas. Pods are 5 to
6 inches long, each with 4 or 5 large, flat Beans.
Two vines to each pole are enough. Pkt. 10 cts.;
lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $20.
DREER’S IMPROVED (POLE). A vigorous
grower, freely producing very thick pods about
4 inches long, containing from 3 to 5 large, thick,
and fine quality Beans. Later in maturing than
most Lima Beans. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 35 cts.;
10 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $20.
BEETS
Bastian’s Half-Long
We have been working for some time to get a first-class
stock of this variety. The roots are dark red, very smooth and
uniform in shape, running a trifle longer than most stocks of
this variety. The quality of this Beet is also very fine, retaining
its tenderness longer than most varieties. Tops are rather
heavy, making a fine, robust appearance while growing. This
Beet is grown principally in and around Philadelphia County
for winter or storage purposes.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vdlb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9
EARLY WONDER. An early-maturing variety with globe-shaped roots,
dark flesh, and tops of medium size. A fine second-early or later variety
for bunching. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^lb. 25 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 10 lbs.
$7.50.
EARLY ECLIPSE. A favorite second-early, following Crosby’s Egyptian.
Globe-shaped root; small tap-root. Good for storing in trenches. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 25 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 10 lbs. $7.50.
EARLY LENTZ. One of the very best early Beets we know. Grown and
selected by a Bucks County market gardener under our direction. He
has gone to much trouble and expense to grow the finest stock for us; it
can be relied upon to be absolutely true to type. Color rather light;
quality excellent; top rather heavy. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; \41b.
30 cts.; lb. $1 ; 10 lbs. $9.
Bastian’s Half-Long Beet
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Crosby’s Egyptian (Special) Beets
Beet, Crosby’s Egyptian (Special)
For critical growers, we recommend this stock highly. It is extra early, dark red, with
a medium-sized top, making it a fine variety for coldframes and outside use. We have not
found another Beet that will equal this for bunching throughout the entire season. The
fact that it does not crack under trying conditions is really important for bunching purposes.
It has a fine globe shape.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; V41b. 30 cts. ; lb. $1 ; 10 lbs. $9
MODEL RED GLOBE. Similar to Eclipse, but a trifle later. Perfect globe shape, of uniform size, rich
crimson color, and a fine and sweet flavor. Fine midseason variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 25 cts.;
lb. 80 cts.; 10 lbs. $7.50.
Herbs
THYME, BROAD-LEAF ENGLISH. Best variety
known. Plant grows upright, making it easier to
cut. Hardy. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; MIb. $1.25;
lb. $4.50.
SUMMER SAVORY. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.;
141b. 40 cts.; Ib. $1.25.
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SWEET MARJORAM. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.;
MIb. $1 25; Ib. $4.50.
DILL. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; kf Ib. 25 cts. ; Ib. 80 cts.
FENNEL, FLORENCE. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts,;
J4Ib. 45 cts.; Ib. $1.50.
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Beet, New Early
An extremely early variety maturing at the same time as the Early Flat Egyptian but
positively globe-shaped, dark in color, with a small top. We have made this special strain of
Beet ourselves, and know that it is giving the best of results after three years with the market
gardeners. For those producing Beets under glass, we cannot recommend this too highly.
The stock is true. We do not recommend it for summer use, unless there is irrigation, as
the tops are apt to be too small in dry weather. You should include this in your next spring’s
crop.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9
Mangel Beet for Stock-Feeding
LONG RED. This mammoth-yielding variety produces its roots largely above ground, making them
easy to harvest. A desirable cow-feed to increase milk-flow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; VAh. 20 cts.;
lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. $4. ’
GOLDEN TANKARD. Roots are very large; flesh yellow, zoned with white. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.;
Vilb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. $4.
CHIRK CASTLE. Very large, long, red variety, somewhat sweeter than Mammoth Long Red.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. $4.
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Our new strain of Detroit Dark Red Beets
Beet, Detroit Dark Red (Late)
In this particular strain we are offering something exceptionally fine. Canners through¬
out the country are reporting this variety to be the finest they have ever seen for that
purpose. The tops are rather small. This is very necessary.
We have gone to the trouble of having a few put through the canning process, and the
illustration shows the exceptionally fine color and type. For the market gardener who is
figuring on bunching Beets, it has also proved to be worth while, the color and shape satisfying
the particular buyer.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; y^Vo. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9
Beet, Detroit Dark Red (Large Top)
Here is a new stock of Detroit Beet which we made especially for market gardeners
wishing a large top. The stock is true, with a fine globe-shaped root; outer skin dark;
inside flesh very dark. This root will hold its shape better than most varieties of Detroit
when it is subject to hard soil or adverse weather conditions.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ^^lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10
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Green Italian Broccoli
Green Italian
Broccoli
(Calabrese)
This is now a very popular vegetable,
having rapidly forged to the front because
of its exceptionally pleasing flavor, which
is similar to cauliflower. People who are
not in the habit of eating kale, cauli¬
flower, or cabbage have relished this fine
vegetable.
The variety’’ we offer is the sprouting
type, growing, in most cases, about 3 feet.
The plant has a sort of branching habit.
As soon as a sprout is cut from a branch,
another immediately forms and matures
very quickly.
The strain that we are offering is the
dark green, robust type, and we have
succeeded in keeping our stock true.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; V^lb. $2; lb. $7.
Cabbage
ENKHUIZEN GLORY. Excellent, me¬
dium-early, short-stemmed, for¬
eign variety. The large, round
heads are very solid, with few
outer leaves. One of the most
uniform and desirable varieties,
suitable alike for garden or field-
culture. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.;
^^lb. 85 cts.; lb. $3; 10 lbs.
$28.50.
GOLDEN ACRE SPECIAL. We wondered whether it was possible to make a perfect stock of Cabbage.
We believe we have done so in this selected strain. It has the same earliness as our regular Golden Acre,
the round head sort — just an extra-selection of Golden Acre. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; VAh. $2.25; lb. $8;
10 lbs. $70.
Drumhead Savoy
FALL or WINTER
CABBAGE
Here is a type of Drum¬
head Savoy which we have
produced on our own
Farms, according to the
ideas of several critical
growers wishing a large
type of Cabbage. If it is
grown to full size, twelve
heads will fill a barrel. The
strain is exceptionally
true. Pkt. 10cts.;oz. 50 cts.;
y4lb. $1.75; lb. $6; 10 lbs.
$55.
COPENHAGEN MAR¬
KET. An early round-
headed variety which is
in a class by itself.
Heads very solid, often
weighing 10 pounds.
About as early as
Charleston Wakefield.
Sow the seed in Febru¬
ary for early use, as the
fall-sown plants are apt
to run to seed in the
spring. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 35 cts.; VAh. $1.25;
lb. $4; 10 lbs. $35.
Drumhead Savoy Cabbage
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Cabbage
EXTRA-EARLY JERSEY WAKE¬
FIELD. The most popular early
Cabbage. The pointed heads are
of medium size, solid, and of
excellent quality. They are
hardy, resist frosts, and mature
in 100 days. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz.
40 cts.; y4lb. $1.25; lb. $4.50;
10 lbs. $35.
A few heads of our Extra-Selected
Danish Ballhead Cabbage
Grown on the farm of Robert Springle,
Holley, N. Y.
CHARLESTON or LARGE
WAKEFIELD. A week later than
Extra-Early Jersey Wakefield.
Heads are larger, just as solid,
but not quite so pointed. Good
variety to follow the Early Jersey
Wakefield. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c. ;
y^b. $1; lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $30.
GOLDEN ACRE. A very valuable,
first-early, round-head sort. This
variety is known throughout the
country as the best for early
spring use. The heads are very
solid, leaves very similar to
Copenhagen but not so large a
head. Our trials show it to mature 10 days earlier
than the Copenhagen Market. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
35 cts.; y4lb. $1.25; lb. $4; 10 lbs. $35.
MAMMOTH RED ROCK. (Fall or Winter Cab¬
bage.) Very large, round, solid head. This
variety is fine for cole slaw, as the color gives it a
fine appearance. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.;
$1; lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $30.
Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage grown on our trial-grounds
DANISH BALLHEAD (Extra-selected Short
Stem). (Fall or Winter Cabbage.) About
the same size as our regular stock of Ball-
head and about the same time for maturity.
We have really selected this to the limit
and are sure the stock will please the most
critical.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 66 cts. ; V41b. $2 ;
lb. $7; 10 lbs. $65
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EARLY SUMMER CABBAGE
SUCCESSION. Large, solid, flat heads, which will stand a long time
before marketing. A fine second-early variety. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz.
25 cts.; y4lb. 85 cts.; Ib. $3; 10 lbs. $28.50.
ALL-SEASONS. Good variety to use any time throughout the
season. Heads are large, a trifle flat, and mature early. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; yilb. 85 cts.; lb. $3; 10 lbs. $28.50.
LAUDERBACK’S ALL-YEAR-ROUND. An old standard variety,
originated by one of our market gardeners several years ago.
Excellent for summer or fall. A robust grower, producing a
fine rather flat head. Excellent for sauerkraut. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 25 cts.; Vilb. 85 cts.; lb. $3; 10 lbs. $28.50.
FALL OR WINTER CABBAGE
LATE FLAT DUTCH. One of the best late winter Cabbages. Very large,
oval-shaped heads of good quality that keep well. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
25 cts.; y4lb. 85 cts.; lb. $3; 10 lbs. $28.50.
DANISH BALLHEAD. A medium-sized, very solid-heading, popular
variety for winter use. Grown principally by our New York growers for
shipping. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; V^lb. $1; lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $30.
HARD-HEADING SAVOY. (Special.) An exceptionally hard strain to
produce true. This also is grown under our own care and direction. It
is a somewhat smaller type than the Drumhead Savoy, meeting all the
requirements that are necessary to produce a fine crop. Heads are round
and well crimped. This strain is now used in a large way commercially
for fall or winter use. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 60 cts. ; V^lb- $2 ; lb. $7; 10 lbs. $60.
CHINESE CABBAGE (Wong-Bok). Makes a salad with a delightful
peppery zest; should be in every garden. Large, tender heads can be
eaten like lettuce or boiled as cabbage. In the latitude of Philadelphia
or New York sow the seed August 1. Seed sown in spring is rarely success¬
ful as the heads run to seed in hot weather. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; $1.25; lb. $4; 10 lbs. $35.
Swiss Chard, Green
White-ribbed
Swiss Chard
GIANT LUCULLUS. This is a variety of Beet grown exclusively for its large, tender leaves which are cooked
the same as spinach; the midribs are sometimes served like asparagus making delicious “greens.” Cut
4 inches above the ground, the plants will produce another large crop of leaves; can be cut repeatedly.
Valuable crop for poultry-feed. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^lb. 30 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 10 lbs. $7.
LARGE GREEN WHITE-RIBBED. The best-selling sort on the market. A big improvement over the
Lucullus varieties, having a much better flavor and the leaf is green but not so curly. Commercial growers
claim this will outsell any other variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9.
Improved Snowball Cauliflower
Cauliflower
IMPROVED SNOWBALL. This is a decided
improvement over the ordinary stock of
Snowball. We have developed this strain
with a deeper head, fine curd, a trifle heavier
and much darker green foliage. This is also
what we would call a robust stock, having
enough vitality to resist unfavorable con¬
ditions. It is just as early as our regular
stock of Early Snowball, but a trifle larger.
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $4; y4lb. $14; lb. $40.
EARLY SNOWBALL. Deep, solid heads of
medium size, pure white, and of excellent
quality. An ideal all-season variety for the
home-garden, and the very best early for the
market-grower, as it forces easily. We have
noticed, the last two or three years, that
some of the very largest commercial grow¬
ers are using this particular strain through¬
out the entire season. The foliage is heavy
enough to protect it from the hot sun and
fairly heavy frost. Pkt. 25 cts. ; oz. $2 ;
y4lb. $6.50; lb. $25.
AUTUMN GIANT. An enormous late sort;
leaves very large and hardy. Pkt. 25 cts.;
oz. $1; Vilb. $3; lb. $10.
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Chantenay
Carrots
An excellent stump-
rooted sort of fine orange
color, with medium-sized
tops and a small neck. This
stock is very uniform, aver¬
aging from 2 to 4 inches
thick at the shoulder and
5 to 6 inches in length. The
flesh is fine-grained, crisp,
and tender. We have de¬
veloped this strain so that
the color will run practically
the same throughout, and
have eliminated a certain
amount of the core. An
ideal sort for bunching.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts.;
30 cts.; lb. $1.10;
10 lbs. $10.
Danvers
Half- Long
(Special)
Carrots
The growers say that this
is what they call a real stock
of Danvers Half-Long. It
will average \]/2 inches
longer than Chantenay,
with not quite so blunt a
point, and rich, orange-
colored skin.
We have also developed
this stock to run a fine
orange color throughout and
have eliminated, as much
as possible, the green core
which is found in so many
types of Carrot. This is a
strain you need not be
afraid to exhibit at vege¬
table shows where there is
plenty of competition.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.;
V^lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50;
10 lbs. $15.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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New Market Carrots
Carrot
NEW MARKET
A variety that is classed with the Inter¬
mediate types. It averages 8 inches in length,
with a slightly blunt point and medium-heavy
top. Flesh is exceptionally rich orange color,
with small core. This makes a fine bunching
Carrot for those who have good, deep, loose
soil. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 50 cts.;
Ib. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50.
RED INTERMEDIATE
Commercial growers who demand a longer
Carrot than Danvers are more than satisfied
with this particular strain. The root grows
about 8 inches long under ordinary conditions,
is very smooth, and a sort of reddish color.
The tops are not quite so heavy as the Chante-
nay or Danvers but always produce enough
foliage to make a good bunching Carrot. They
make an attractive looking package topped and
put in bushels. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lh.
45 cts.; lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $15.
RUBICON HALF-LONG. A stump-rooted variety
somewhat longer than the Chantenay, with deep
orange color. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ^Alb. 30 cts.;
lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.
ST. VALERY. The most desirable Carrot for home and
fancy markets. It has 10-inch, smooth, pointed,
dark orange-colored roots. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.;
Vilb. 30 cts.; lb. $1 ; 10 lbs. $9.
Our supply of most of the special stocks which we are offering
is usually exhausted before the planting season. It seems that
the demand for well-rogued stocks is increasing every year.
We urge our customers, therefore, to place their orders at once
especially for those varieties which are most important, because
of the impending difficulty to obtain good seed when the rush
has begun.
Winter King
The best winter variety to store in trenches, and should be ready to market just after
Christmas. It will produce exceedingly full-hearted, very green, stout stalks of unusually
good keeping qualities. For those who figure on growing late Celery, we recommend this
particular stock. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. ; y^lh. $1.75 ; lb. $6.
FRENCH SUCCESS. This is one of the older
styles of Celery, but is still very valuable for late
or trenching purposes. The stalk is very large,
with round, rather long ribs. This type is more
green than most of the late varieties. The stock
is very true and dependable. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
50 cts.; V^lb. $1.75; lb. $6.
MEISCH’S GREEN. Another easy-blanching va¬
riety, growing full-hearted stalks a trifle shorter
than Easy-blanching, and of a beautiful light
golden color when bleached. This seed was grown
by us from the original stock and is absolutely
true to type. The ribs of this variety are more
round than those of the Easy-blanching. It can
be bleached with paper, boards, or dirt for early
use and is a good variety to store for winter use.
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $2; i/^b. $7; lb. $25.
COLUMBIA. Finest eating Celery to be had. The
ribs are round, very solid, and it grows a very
stout, light green stalk. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.;
lAlb. $1.75; lb. $6.
MEYERS’ WHITE PLUME. Very early Celery.
Ribs and leaves when bleached are white and it
requires only a short time before it is ready for
market. This is the first early Celery that was
originated and still holds a high place among the
early varieties. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; Vilb- $1;
lb. $3.
WINTER QUEEN. An old standard, late-keeping
sort. Has very stout stalks of medium height
which when blanched are very attractive creamy
white in color, crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 35 cts.; y^lh. $1 ; lb. $3.
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Full-Heart Easy-Blanching Celery
Here’s another stock of Celery which we have made and developed for the market
gardener, and believe it is suiting every Celery grower who is figuring on trenching Celery.
The ribs are more round than the general run of Easy-blanching stocks, producing as much
heart as is possible to grow. The height is about 20 inches. When blanched, it is a light
golden color. The roundness and brittleness of the ribs make this what you might call
“real quality.”
Pkt. 25 cts. ; oz. $2 ; Vilb. $7 ; lb. $25
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Golden No. 14
Early Fortune
Golden No. 14
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Celery, Early Fortune. The above shows a
partial view of 100 acres of our Early Fortune
Celery grown on the Seabrook Farms, Bridge-
ton, N. J.; also, one crate from same field. It is
reported that this 100 acres produced 45,000
crates.
Celery, Golden No. 14
No one else has had a hand in develop¬
ing this extra-fine strain of Celery, and we
have spent considerable money in seeing
to it that the stock has been kept true to the original.
We do not know of any type or stock of Celery that has
been more of a favorite than this No. 14 for the general or late crop. Florida, New York,
Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and California are demanding more and more each year. We have
selected it for a long, round rib and plenty of heart. This, we have learned from critical buyers,
is really essential. The heart is a light golden color, with not a green tint in a single stalk.
It will mature a little earlier than our Golden Self-blanching Special and will blanch a trifle
quicker, due to the extra-fancy selection. The keeping qualities for storage are excellent.
Pkt. 25 cts. ; oz. $2 ; V41b. $7 ; lb. $25
Early Fortune (Improved Golden)
One of the main features of this particular type of Celery is the earllness, quick-growing
habit, and its resistance to disease. It is a cross between Golden Self-blanching and Easy-
blanching. There is an abundance of heart in this well-selected stock, and it is valuable
for either close or wide culture. The seed is grown on our own Farms, and is given every
attention possible to make an excellent type of Celery in its class.
Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. $1.50; $6; lb. $20; 10 lbs. $180
Easy-Blanching (Special)
One of the best Celeries for early or late use. The very stout and handsome stalks are
more resistant to disease than any other variety on the market. Its keeping qualities are
excellent for an Easy-blanching type of Celery. When placed in a trench, this type should
be ready to market soon after Christmas. This is another of the special strains of Celery
that we have grown on our own Farms. It has been a real favorite among the market
gardeners for several years.
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1.50; V4Ib. $5.50; lb. $20
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Above is a partial view of a field of Celery, Golden No. 14,
grown by J. D. Ameele, president of the Williamson Co¬
operative Vegetable Association, Inc., of Williamson, N. Y.
Note the exceptionally fine package and crop.
Celery, A. & C. Sweetheart
In this we are offering something new and very similar in shape to our Full-Heart variety,
and, without doubt, the finest quality of Celery yet produced. Its easy-blanching quality
is one of the outstanding features. We have worked on this type for the benefit of growers
wishing to blanch green Celery
in the row with dirt or boards.
It is more or less dwarf in habit,
with round, solid ribs and an abun¬
dance of heart. The plume is a rich
golden color.
This type has also proved to be
of value for cold-storage purposes.
Many of our growers who had sam¬
ples report unusual results from
placing it in cold storage. We sug¬
gest that it be given a little time in
the field to blanch, and be sure to
get the heart well up in the stalk
before placing it in cold storage.
We recommend it also for
trenching, but it will not keep as
well for this purpose as Full-Heart
Easy-blanching.
Pkt. 25 cts. ; oz. $2 ; V^lb. $7 ; lb. $25
bweetheart Celery grown on our trial-groun
Golden Self-Blanching
(Special)
In this we are offering a well-
selected and true type. The ribs
are more or less round, to safeguard
against softness for storage pur¬
poses. It is a trifle more green
than the Golden No. 14, and has
given the best satisfaction.
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1; V4lb. $3.50;
lb. $12; 10 lbs. $110
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Celeriac
GIANT PRAGUE (Special). A very large-
bulbed Celeriac. We have improved this strain
sufficiently to offer something excellent in this
line. Most stocks of Celeriac are apt to grow too
large a top with small roots. We have reversed
this and can offer you large bulbs with only
medium-sized tops. The root is apple-shaped.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 50 cts. ; S1.75; lb. $6.
Corn Salad
Used both as a salad and pot-herb. A cool-
season crop, maturing in 6 to 8 weeks. Plant in
early spring; also in late summer for fall crop.
LARGE-SEEDED BROAD-LEAF. Leaves large
and broad. Best variety to grow under glass.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; l^lb. 40 cts. ; lb. $1.25 ;
10 lbs. $11.
Chicory
WITLOOF (French Endive). This grows in a
solid, oblong head and blanches ivory-white.
When lifting, cut whole head with part of the
roots to hold the leaves together. It is the
choicest of all the winter salads, and is used to
such an extent in this country that much of it
is imported. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb.
50 cts.; lb. $1.60; 10 lbs. $15.
LARGE ROOTED, or COMMON. This variety
is cultivated principally for the roots, which,
when matured, are dried and ground. It is a
substitute for coffee, and is used sometimes for
flavoring the latter. The roots can be boiled
and served like salsify. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ;
V^lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.35; 10 lbs. $12.50.
Collards
GEORGIA, SOUTHERN, or CREpLE. This is
the white- or green-stemmed variety, growing
2 to 3 feet high and forming a large, loose, open
head or cluster of leaves with a rather long
stem. A frost, if not too severe, will improve
rather than injure the quality of the leaves.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; V^lb. 25 cts. ; lb. 75 cts. ;
10 lbs. $6.50.
Improved Learning Corn
Giant Prague (Special) Celeriac
FIELD CORN
IMPROVED LEAMING. A high-yielding
Corn, maturing in 90 to 100 days. One of
the best varieties for silage as well as for
husking. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 25 cts.; pk.
(14 lbs.) $1; bus. (56 lbs.) $3.
100-DAY BRISTOL. Grown under im¬
mediate direction, this 100-day Corn will
grow large crops with 16 rows of large,
broad, deep kernels on a small cob. Pkt.
10 cts.; lb. 25 cts.; pk. (14 lbs.) $1; bus.
(56 lbs.) $3.
EUREKA ENSILAGE. For tonnage. Eureka
is the best ensilage Corn. A very vigorous
grower, having unusually heavy foliage,
with large, tender stalks that the cattle
will relish. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 15 cts.; pk.
(14 lbs.) 75 cts. ; bus. (56 lbs.) $2.50.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Abbott & Cobb’s Early Sweet Corn
Sweet Corn
ABBOTT & COBB’S EARLY
This variety is acclimated, being one of our originations and grown in Bucks County,
Pennsylvania. It is one of the early types of genuine Sweet Corn, with medium-sized stalks,
60 per cent of which will produce two ears. The quality of the large, 14-rowed ears is ex¬
cellent and the grains are of medium size. A special drying process insures the best of
germinating power to the seed.
Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $18
HOWLING MOB
Undoubtedly the finest medium-early Corn. Ears are larger and a trifle later than the
Abbott & Cobb’s Early. The seed we offer has been grown by a farmer in Bucks County
and is absolutely true to type.
Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. $2; 100 lbs. $14
KENDEL’S EARLY GIANT
A very popular, large, second-early variety, about a week later than Howling Mob.
The ears are very thick and about 8 inches long, with real sweet flavor.
Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. $2; 100 lbs. $14
GOLDEN BANTAM
The favorite Corn in the small garden because of its deliciously sweet kernels. The
stalks grow from 4 to 5 feet high, producing a good-sized golden ear. The color is very
often misleading to those who do not know this variety, but a trial will convince anyone
that the quality is excellent.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2 ; 100 lbs. $14
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN
The leading main-crop Corn for home use, market, and canning. Our stock has been
grown and selected on a Bucks County farm under our direct supervision and thoroughly
dried by a natural process. It will produce large, uniform-sized ears of fine quality. The
grains are of medium size and slender.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2 ; 100 lbs. $14
LARGE GOLDEN BANTAM
A variety maturing about 10 days later than the standard Golden Bantam, with ears
double the size and much deeper grains.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2 ; 100 lbs. $14
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN
A favorite main-crop variety requiring rich ground. Has a small cob with tender, medium¬
sized, deep kernels of an unusually high quality.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; lb. 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2 ; 100 lbs. $14
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Dandelion
IMPROVED BROAD-LEAF.
This is considered the best
Dandelion by many growers.
It is very early, producing a
bigger crop of large, broad,
thick leaves than most va¬
rieties, and is especially good
for under glass. Pkt. 10 cts. ;
oz. 40 cts.; Vilb. $1.25;
lb. $4.50.
Eggplant
BLACK BEAUTY. Finest of all.
Fruit is large, handsome, and
of glossy black color; very
early and productive. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; Vilb. $1.25;
lb. $4.50.
Kale
Horse-Radish Roots
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; Vilb. 60 cts. ; lb. $2 ;
10 lbs. $19
MAMMOTH GREEN CURLED or OYSTER.
Very large, curly plants, which, when bleached,
are light yellow with a meaty flavor. It is the
variety most commonly grown by market-
gardeners. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb. 45 cts.;
lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.50.
BROAD-LEAF (Full-Heart). Leaves are broad,
thick, slightly wrinkled, and easily blanched. The
best of the broad-leaf type. In this particular
stock we offer the full-hearted sort, for in some of
the stocks offered the heart has been too small
and delicate to make a good appearance. We are
sure this well developed, heavy heart will meet
with the approval of all who use it. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 15 cts.; y4lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.
Black Beauty Eggplant
IMPERIAL LONG-STANDING. Fast grower and
yet stands much longer than most varieties with¬
out going to seed. The leaves are dark green and
very curly. This stock is used for early spring
sowing owing to the very dark green color. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 30 cts.; lb. 80 cts.;
10 lbs. $7.50.
The old standard variety; Philadelphia
grown. Fine, strong sets, $1 per 100; $7
per 1,000. If wanted by mail, add 10 cts.
per 100 for postage.
Leek
The most delightfully flavored member of the
onion family. The thick, tender stalks, when cooked,
are relished by those who never eat onions. Used in
stews and soups they impart a very delicate flavor.
GIANT ITALIAN. Very large, short, thick stems
with broad, dark green leaves. Extremely hardy.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2;
5 lbs. $9.50.
LARGE MUSSELBURGH. Stems short, very thick;
broad, dark leaves; very mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 20 cts. ; V^lb. 60 cts. ; lb. $2 ; 5 lbs. $9.50.
Endive
FLORIDA DEEP HEART (Escarolle)
The leaves are very broad, somewhat
rounded at the end, forming an exception¬
ally large and much deeper heart than the
ordinary type of Escarolle. This is a fine
strain for market-gardeners who wish to grow
large-sized Endive. Our stock of this is true
and dependable.
Florida
Deep Heart
Endive
Photographed on half¬
bushel measure, show¬
ing comparative size
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Kohlrabi
A quick-growing, “turnip-rooted”
cabbage. Use when half grown (the
bulbs 2 to 2]/2 inches in diameter).
Make sowings every 10 days to insure
succession.
EARLY SHORT-LEAF WHITE
An extremely early variety with very
small tops, which permit planting very
closely. It is the best for forcing or
outdoor use. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. ;
V4lb. $1.25; lb. $4.
WHITE VIENNA. A very popular white
variety with few small leaves, white skin,
and tender, delicate flesh. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 25 cts.; Vilh. 75 cts.; lb. $2.50.
Lettuce
NEW YORK or
WONDERFUL No. 728
Here’s another new development of
recent years. One of the best points
about this particular strain is its
blight-resistant qualities. A slow
grower, making heavy, firm heads that
rernain in good condition several weeks. Outer leaves dark green, inner blanch pure white.
This is an extra-selected strain of New York or Wonderful and has always given fine results
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. ; l^lb. 85 cts. ; lb. $3 ; 10 lbs. $27.50
A partial view of our Pennypack Valley Trial-Grounds, showing Wonderful and Romaine or Cos Lettuce.
This is the sixth year we ran other stocks in comparison to our No. 728 Wonderful and our Dark Cos Romaine.
Every year these private stocks proved superior.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
Early Short-Leaf White Kohlrabi
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ABCO Lettuce
ABCO LETTUCE
Here is a type of Lettuce that we have selected out of our special stock of White Big
Boston. What we have done is select the smaller ones with a smooth, thick leaf. These,
we have noted, are rather rugged, will stand more sun, and mature about 5 days earlier,
making one of the hardest heads we have ever seen in Lettuce. Coming out of the White
Boston type, they do not show any redness in cool or even frosty weather. It is plenty large
enough to pack two dozen in a standard Lettuce crate. We recommend this for early spring
or fall use, under glass or outside.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. ; 85 cts. ; lb. $3 ; 10 lbs. $25
ABBOTT & COBB’S SPECIAL
BIG BOSTON
Our stock of Big Boston is, without
doubt, the finest to be had anywhere. We
have gone to great trouble and expense to
produce the very best strain of this desirable
variety. By careful test it has proved the
best out of thirty different strains. The
leaves are thick and dark green, producing
very solid white heads. We recommend this
variety to particular growers. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 15 cts. ; V4lb.45 cts.; lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.
ALL-SEASONS. Very dark green leaves, forming
a very large, compact head, but does not head
well during July and August. A fine strain for
spring and fall use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.;
Vdb. 65 cts.; lb. $2; 10 lbs. $17.50.
IDEAL. This is the earliest variety we know, pro¬
ducing a leaf similar to the old type Salamander
or May King. The frame is exceptionally large,
and while the head is not quite so hard as some
varieties, its earliness really makes it valuable.
It is often put on the market 10 days ahead of
Big Boston or White Big Boston. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 40 cts.; lb. $4; 10 lbs. $40.
SALAMANDER. One of the most desirable for
all-season growing, producing very solid and
tender heads of excellent quality at all seasons.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50;
10 lbs. $12.50.
ALLHEART. Resembles Salamander in appearance
but the heads are not quite so large. It is the best
hot-weather Lettuce that we know, having with¬
stood repeated tests on hot, hard soil. This is one
of our specials. It is the strain unsurpassed. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vilb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50;
10 lbs. $12.50.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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A few of the parent plants of our No. 728 Wonderful Lettuce. Note the solidness and uniformity
White Big Boston (Special) Lettuce
For several years we have been producing and selling an exceptionally fine strain of White Big Boston.
We developed the stock ourselves, making sure that the frame and head were large enough. It resembles
Big Boston in appearance. The leaves are a trifle smoother than most varieties of Big Boston, and do not
turn red in cool or cold weather. The head and frame are just as large as any Big Boston; the stock is true.
The fact that it does not turn red in cool weather makes it a most valuable shipper, for it often brings a
premium oyer the Big Boston Type. We recommend it highly for growing under eoldframes, first planting
or drilling in the spring and for all fall plantings.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. ; y^h. 85 cts.; lb. $3; 10 lbs. $25
A 50-acre field of our White Big Boston (Special) grown on the Seabrook Farms, Bridgeton, N. J.,
together with a view of one of the four houses planted with our New Abco Lettuce.
(Foreman in the photo is responsible for these greenhouse crops)
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Lettuce
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. One of the
old, most reliable, and productive loose-leaf
varieties. The nearly white, very large, thin,
curly, very tender leaves are of
very good quality, remaining in
fine condition for some time.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ;
50 cts.; lb. $1.50; 10
lbs. $12.50.
DARK COS. In this
Cos we are offering
something new. We
have developed it
with the idea in mind
that it would with¬
stand heat and bad
weather conditions.
Our experiments
have proved it to be
far superior in this
respect. The leaves
are dark green with
a self-folding head.
Height is about 15
inches. We believe
this to be a very
valuable commercial
type, and will gladly
furnish a liberal sam¬
ple of seed to those
who have not already
triedit. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 15 cts.; V^lh. 50
cts.; lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.50.
Romaine or Cos Lettuce
ROMAINE or COS. This is the largest variety of green Cos Lettuce that grows. It has an upright,
quick-growing habit, and a solid, very crisp head of fine flavor that bleaches as it grows. It is not so
apt to blast as some of the light-colored strains, therefore more sure to make a crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15
cts.; V4lh. 40 cts.; lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.
Muskmelon
HEARTS OF GOLD or HOODOO. A new, orange-fleshed variety, ideal as a shipping melon and of the
very finest quality. Vine vigorous, remarkably blight-resisting, and very productive. Fruit of medium
and very uniform size. Netting exceptionally fine and dense, extending practically over the entire surface.
Rind thin, yet very firm, so that the melons arrive in perfect condition in distant markets. Flesh thick,
firm, highly colored, of fine texture and delicious flavor. One of the best market melons offered today.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.50.
ROCKY FORD. The most desirable green-fleshed melon and unexcelled for spiciness and sweetness. Our
stock is the improved blight -resistant type of Rocky Ford. Its shipping qualities are fine. Light green
flesh with small seed-cavity and extra-fine flavor. A very popular variety and always scarce and in heavy
demand. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V41b. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9.
Fordhook Muskmelon
FORDHOOK. One of the very best early, deep-fleshed,
pink melons, with a most delicious flavor. Somewhat
flat in shape, well netted, the sectors showing plainly.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4lh. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9.
HONEY DEW. This new and deliciously flavored melon
has met with instant public favor. It is the very finest
melon grown today because of its extraordinary sweet¬
ness. Fruit very large; rind smooth and cream-colored.
The light green flesh is very thick, and unsurpassed in
quality and richness of flavor, crisp texture, and un¬
rivaled sweetness. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 45 cts.;
lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.
Mustard
FORDHOOK FANCY. The dark green leaves of this
variety are more curled on the edges than any other
sort, making most attractive greens. Oz. 10 cts.;
V^lb. 25 cts.; lb. 65 cts.; 10 lbs. $6.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Onions
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. The largest and
handsomest yellow Onion. Exceedingly produc¬
tive later main-crop sort, growing a uniform, rich
golden colored, globe-shaped bulb. This variety
is known to produce as high as 900 bushels per
acre. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vilb. 60 cts.;
lb. $2; 10 lbs. $18.50.
YELLOW DUTCH. Early, medium-sized, flat¬
shaped Onions of good quality, straw-colored skin,
and fine keeping qualities. Best for growing sets
and the one most often used. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
20 cts.; Vilb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 10 lbs. $18.50.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. Probably the most
popular all-purpose Onion, and by all odds the
one most grown for market. Somewhat flatter
than the Southport strain, with light, crisp, and
mild flesh. It is a very productive, medium-early
sort, fine keeper, and excellent for shipping. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; l^lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 10 lbs.
$18.50.
MAMMOTH YELLOW PRIZETAKER. Every
small grower knows this Onion and its qualities;
it is unsurpassed. Without doubt, a fine sort to
grow, as it will crop better than most yellow
varieties. By sowing early in coldframes, and
transplanting in the open ground, 4 to 5 inches
apart, 4-inch Onions may be grown easily. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vilb. 60 cts.; lb. $2; 10 lbs.
$18.50.
WHITE SILVERSKIN. Flattened bulbs with clear
white skin and mild flesh. Grown principally for
sets and small pickling Onions; is the best white
sort for this purpose. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.;
Vilb. 65 cts.; lb. $2.25; 10 lbs. $20.
Southport Yellow Globe Onion
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. Large, pure white
Onion. Skin is silvery white; flesh pure white and
of fine flavor. This requires about a week longer
to mature than most white sorts. Fine variety to
grow in the spring for green bunch Onions. Pkt. 10
cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; i^lb. 65 cts. ; lb. $2.25 ; 10 lbs. $20.
MOUNTAIN DANVERS. A real globe-shaped,
early Onion, maturing two weeks earlier than
Yellow Globe Danvers, with flesh of about the
same color. In several cases we have known this
Onion to produce 850 bushels to an acre. This
should impress one with the idea that it is not a
small cropper. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vi^b.
60 cts.; lb. $2; 10 lbs. $18.50.
Onion Sets
Pt. Qt. Pk. Bus.
White Silverskin. .$0 15 $0 25 $1 25 $4 00
Yellow Dutch . 10 20 1 00 3 50
Japanese . 10 20 1 00 3 50
Write for prices on large quantities
Japanese Onion Sets. Grown on our own farms.
These are always of exceptional quality
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Parsnip, New No. 10
We have taken a few roots of our Philadelphia Hollow-Crown Parsnip and developed
them into what we call a No. 10 strain. We do not see where anything more can be done to
this fine strain to make it better. The seed is grown on our farms, and we use every care
and precaution to make this the best type of Parsnip ever put out. It is necessary, we
believe, to have just as small a core as possible in Parsnips. This eliminates a certain amount
of toughness when cooked. We cannot recommend this too highly,
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; Vilb. 70 cts.; lb. $2; 10 lbs. $19
HOLLOW-CROWN. Philadelphia County has always been noted for some extra selections of Hollow-
Crown Parsnips. We have taken hold of these special strains and developed them into what we believe
to be a real genuine sort, medium length and smooth, that is, very few fibers. The color is the whitest
that is possible to produce. We grow our own stock seed of this sort and would recommend using it if you
wish to produce a fancy package of Parsnips. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 10 lbs. $8.
Watermelon
TOM WATSON. An important commercial variety. Similar in size and shape to Kleckley Sweets, but
larger, often weighing 25 to 30 pounds and often 24 inches long. Prolific, producing delicious fruits in
great abundance; of uniform size. Very solid rind; flesh heavy and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb.
25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 10 lbs. $8.
KLECKLEY SWEETS. The sweetest Watermelon and one of the easiest to grow. About 18 to 20 inches
long, 12 inches in diameter, and filled with the juiciest, sweetest flesh imaginable. The dark green rind
is thin, breaking easily in shipping. Widely grown for home and local markets. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.;
y4lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9.
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Parsley
DARK KNIGHT. Here is something new which we
are offering in the way of Parsley. About the same
height as our Market Gardeners’ and just as
much curl. The cross we have made between
Market Gardeners’ and Summer Green, which is
exceptionally dark, gives this strain of Parsley an
unusually green appearance. Early spring or
summer crop will not show up quite as dark as it
should be, but when the fall months arrive this
will retain its greenness longer than anything we
have ever offered in this line. In some of the trials
which we have made, frost had affected the
Market Gardeners’ variety while this strain with¬
stood the cold. We claim this is a very valuable
new variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.;
50 cts.; lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $17.50.
MARKET GARDENERS’. A strong-growing va¬
riety, usually about 8 inches high, with beautiful,
dark green, very finely cut leaves. The compact,
curly leaves are excellent for garnishing and some¬
times used for flavoring, but we do not recommend
this variety for that purpose as highly as Ham¬
burg or Parsnip-rooted. For all general purposes.
Market Gardeners’ is the best variety. Pkt.
p cts.; oz. 20 cts.; Vilb- 40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. Dark Knight Parsley
HAMBURG or PARSNIP-ROOTED. Grown principally for the root
which, in our stock, resembles a parsnip in shape and color, though
somewhat smaller and very highly flavored. Foliage is almost the
same as plain or single parsley. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V^lb.
40 cts.; lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.50.
Peas
GRADUS. Of the same season, and resembling Thomas Laxton in
appearance, but the 24-inch vines are not quite so dark green.
The most dependable producer under all conditions and for all
purposes. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $18.
TELEPHONE. A second-early variety with vine about 2 feet long,
producing an abundance of well-filled pods about 3 inches long. Fine
for canning. Withstands hot weather better than earlier sorts. Pkt.
10 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $18.
PILOT. A very fine sort. The seed can be sown outdoors just as early
as the ground can be worked. It will stand as much cold weather as
any round, smooth-seeded variety. Extra-large-podded sort, matur¬
ing about the same time as Thomas Laxton and Gradus. Valuable
for commercial or home use and long a great favorite on the markets.
Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $18.
GOLIATH. One of the newest varieties on the market, producing
5 to 7-inch pods (the largest known) well filled with large sweet Peas
of excellent quality. Vines grow 5 to 7 feet long. Season about the
same as Long Island Mammoth. It is a most desirable late-crop Pea
and very popular with market gardeners everywhere. Pkt. 10 (cts. ;
lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $18.
RECORD EXTRA-EARLY. The earliest maturing vine — days
ahead of all others. The 18 to 20-inch vines produce an
abundance of short, but well-filled pods. Excellent for canning.
Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. $2; 100 lbs. $15.
THOMAS LAXTON. Pods about 3 inches long. About one week
later than our Record Extra-Early. Vines 3 feet tall, producing
a heavy crop of pods, each filled with very sweet Peas. Pkt. 10 cts.;
lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $18.
Gradus
Peas
POTLATCH. A late, dwarf variety, with extra-heavy dark green vines
that grow about 14 inches high, and 4-inch pods, well filled with fine,
large Peas. A good variety to grow without brush. A great favorite
with many gardeners. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs.
$18.
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Pepper
RUBY KING. Large, handsome fruits, 4 to 6 inches
long, with broad shoulders and thick, mildly
piquant-flavored flesh; when ripe a beautiful
bright red. Good seller. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 30 cts. ;
V4lb. $1; lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $32.50.
BELL or BULLNOSE. This is an old standard
favorite market Pepper, valuable because it is
very productive. Fruit large, with thick flesh.
Usually considered a sweet Pepper but its flesh
gets very hot in hot dry seasons. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 30 cts.; Vilb. $1 ; lb. $3.50; 10 lbs. $32.50.
Worldbeater
Without doubt this is the finest Pepper
yet introduced. Almost as big as Chinese
Giant, but more prolific. Bears a delightful
green fruit that turns a beautiful shade of
scarlet, with thick, firm flesh. A good shipper.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; $1.25;
lb. $4.25 ; 10 lbs. $40
LONG RED CAYENNE. Very prolific; pointed
fruits 6 inches long, deep green when young.
This variety is used principally for flavoring pur¬
poses because of its pungency. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 35 cts. ; Vilb. $1 ; Ib. $3.50.
California Wonder Pepper
Worldbeater Pepper
California Wonder
This new variety resembles Chinese Giant
in shape but has much thicker flesh. The
fruit will average 4 inches in diameter at the
top, tapering slightly. It matures its fruit
somewhat earlier than Chinese Giant and
is very prolific. Color glossy dark green,
turning to crimson.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; Vilb- $1-75; lb. $6;
10 lbs. $57.50
Pumpkin
KING OF MAMMOTHS. The largest of all. Grows
to enormous size, often 2 feet in diameter, some¬
times weighs 200 pounds; almost round in shape,
with orange-colored skin and deep, bright yellow
flesh. Very fine quality. It is the kind to grow to
take prizes at the county fairs. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
20 cts. ; V4Ib. 60 cts. ; lb. $2.
WINTER LUXURY or PIE. Medium size, nearly
round; smooth j^ellow skin; flesh very thick, light
yellow, sweet and finely flavored. Skin golden
yellow with gray netting. A fine pie variety and
a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb.
40 cts.; lb. $1.25.
CUSHAW or CROOKNECK. A fine, solid, yellow
crookneck, nearly all flesh. A good all-round
Pumpkin of excellent flavor that is very popular
for making pies. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^lb.
40 cts.; lb. $1.25.
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Scarlet Globe Radishes
Scarlet Globe Radish
Probably the most popular Radish grown for commercial or home use. It is the earliest
of all, producing light red, round, crisp Radishes of mild flavor. Excellent for forcing.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4lh. 25 cts. ; lb. 80 cts.; 10 lbs. $7
White Box (Special) Radish
Another of our special varieties. We grow our own stock of seed of this variety, so that
we are sure that it is true to type; we have been selecting it for six years. It is a pure white
globe-shaped Radish, with a medium-sized top, and will stand longer on the ground before
running to seed than other strains of White Box. A fine variety for growing under glass.
Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ; 35 cts. ; lb. $1 ; 10 lbs. $9
OUR STOCKS ARE ALL GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR US AND HAVE BEEN MOST
CAREFULLY SELECTED
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Radishes, continued
WHITE ICICLE. Best long early white sort for
forcing or outside sowing. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts.;
Vilb. 25 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 10 lbs. $7.50.
WHITE STRASBURG. The most popular long
white sort for market gardeners. The pure white
roots, 5 inches long and quite thick, remain solid
for a long time after maturing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
15 cts.; y4lb. 30 cts.; lb. 80 cts.; 10 lbs. $7.50.
EARLY LONG SCARLET. The best long red va¬
riety grown. Fine, long, very crisp scarlet roots
and short tops. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilh,
30 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 10 lbs. $8.50.
Radish, Winter Varieties
WHITE CHINESE or CELESTIAL. A very large,
white sort, grown especially for bunching in the
fall or storing in the winter. A profitable variety
to grow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^lb. 35 cts.;
lb. $1.
H^F-LONG BLACK SPANISH. (Our own grow¬
ing.) Pure white, very hard, crisp flesh and black
skin. This variety keeps fine during the winter
months when stored in cellars or pits. Pkt. 10 cts. ;
oz. 15 cts.; V41b. 35 cts.; lb. 90 cts.
ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Similar to the Half-
Long, except in shape. Roots round and blacL
Very hardy, robust grower. Fine for late bunch¬
ing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y^h. 35 cts.; lb.
90 cts.
Salsify
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This is the
best variety. Roots light in color, heavy and
thick. Salsify requires deeply cultivated soil and
should be sown early in the spring. Pkt. 10 cts. ;
oz. 30 cts.; y^lb. 70 cts.; lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $24.
Sorrel
LARGE-LEAVED. A fine variety for market
gardeners. Very large, light green leaves. This
sort can be cut several times during the summer.
Can be wintered over and it will grow again in the
spring. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 50 cts.;
lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.
Boston Marrow Squash
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Warted Hubbard Squash
Squash
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED. One
of the earliest, most popular Squashes, of dwarf
habit, upright growth, and fine flavor. Color
creamy white when matured. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
15 cts.; Vilb* 35 cts.; lb. $1; 10 lbs. $9.
BOSTON MARROW. A very fine fall and winter
Squash with a thin, bright orange skin and yellow
flesh; it keeps well and has no superior for pies or
canning. The plants are very productive. Pkt.
10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Y^h. 35 cts.; lb. $1 ; 10 lbs. $9.
COCOZELLE. A summer variety of bush habit,
with oblong fruit 12 to 14 inches long and 4 inches
in diameter. Color dark green, with light green
stripes. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 50 cts.;
lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $14.
WARTED HUBBARD. Popular variety, univer¬
sally rated as the best late-keeping winter Squash.
The hard thickly warted dark green shell encases
a thick layer of delicious bright orange meat. Pkt.
10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ;
Vilb. 50 cts.; lb.
$1.50; 10 lbs. $14.
Cocozelle Squash
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spinach
A partial view of a good-sized trial of our selected stock of
Virginia Blight Resistant Spinach grown on our own trial-
grounds. Note trueness of stock.
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY. The earliest of all. Thick,
large, curled leaves. Our stock has been grown
under our immediate direction and is exceptionally
fine for fall sowing also. Oz. 10 cts. ; Vilb. 15 cts.;
lb. 40 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $18.
XING OF DENMARK. A very quick grower, with
dark, thick, heavy, half-crimped leaves that stand
long before running to seed. Oz. 10 cts.; V^lb.
15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $20.
LONG-STANDING BLOOMSDALE. This is a
new variety introduced five years ago and is
upright in growth. It resembles Bloomsdale
Savoy but will grow to a much larger size and will
stay ten days longer on the ground before running
to seed. This is fast becoming the most popular
variety for all seasons’ use, producing more bushels
per acre. Oz. 10 cts.; Vilb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.;
10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $20.
LONG SEASON, Extra Selected. The finest of all
summer varieties. It remains marketable a long
pme. Very heavy, dark green, curled leaves grow¬
ing closer to the ground than Bloomsdale. Very
productive. Oz .10 cts.; Vilb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.;
10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $20.
VIRGINIA BLIGHT RESISTANT. Originated by
the Agricultural Experiment Station of Virginia,
this vigorous variety has proved to be a popular
and profitable crop. The foliage is dark, much
curled, and ruffled; of the Savoy type. Oz. 10 cts. ;
V^lb. 15 cts. ; lb. 40 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $20.
GIANT THICK-LEAF. A quick-growing sort, with
very large, round, and almost smooth leaves.
Most popular for canning-house Spinach. Oz.
10 cts.; Vilb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25;
100 lbs. $18.
JULIANA. Another type of Spinach that is a fa¬
vorite among the commercial growers. This is a
type that grows rather close to the ground, very
curly or crimped, and is one of the longest stand¬
ing varieties. In many cases it will stand ten days
‘ longer than Long-standing Bloomsdale. Oz.
10 cts.; 341b. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.50;
I harvested 2 acres of this 4-acre field before the market
broke and sold 2,000 bushel baskets of Spinach from the 2
-acres harvested. We started cutting when the Spinach was
rather small and at the time we stopped cutting it
would cut from 1,200 to 1,300 bushels per acre. The
type of Spinach was extra good and no other
■strain mixed. It was the best Bloomsdale
Long-Standing that I have Sien.
100 lbs. $20.
Long-Standing
Bloomsdale
Spinach
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Tomato
Marglobe Tomato
Another one of the very
popular sorts. Since its
origination, we believe this
has become a favorite
quicker than any other
stock of Tomato. One of
the main points to be
considered is the shape
— we know that it is ab¬
solutely essential to
have a good globe shape.
This we have secured,
together with selecting
the stock to eliminate
cracks around the stem.
Our stock seed, every
year, costs a considerable
amount of money to pro¬
duce. We suggest that you
give this extra -selected
stock a trial. Y ou will find,
also, that the vine has a
strong-growing habit, is a
little darker green, and has
sufficient foliage to protect the fruit from the hot sun. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. ; VAh. $1 ;
lb. $3.60; 10 lbs. $32.60.
Marglobe Tomatoes
Bonny Best Forcing
A special strain of Tomato grown and selected by us for forcing or greenhouse purposes.
We believe it is especially necessary to have a stock that is absolutely true for this purpose,
and are offering an exceptionally fine selection. The seed is grown on soil that is adapted
for Tomato-growing, and has shown no sign of blight at any time. Pkt. 25 cts. ; oz. $3 :
V4lb. $10; lb. $35.
BONNY BEST. A fine outdoor, second-early Tomato and a remarkably productive sort. Fruits large,
smooth, and round, of uniform shape and free from cracks. Used by a great many canners. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 30 cts. ; Vilb. $1 ; lb. $3.50.
STONE. The best-known Tomato for main crop. Large, smooth, solid fruits of deep scarlet color; they are
so firm they ship or haul long distances, arriving in perfect condition. Seed-cells few and small. Our
strain of this variety has been carefully selected to produce heavy crops of uniform fruits. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 35 cts.; V41b. $1; lb. $3.50.
MATCHLESS. An improvernent on the Stone Tomato. It is a vigorous grower, producing abundant
crops of late, handsome, bright red fruits with solid flesh of the finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.;
Vdb. $1 ; lb. $3.50.
GREATER BALTIMORE. A desirable general or late-crop variety. Large, uniform, perfectly smooth,
extremely firm, bright red fruits, with thick meat that ripens evenly without cracks or ridges, borne in
large clusters by strong, vigorous vines. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; V41b. $1; lb. $3.50.
Livingston’s Globe
The best main-crop, purple-fruited Tomato, maturing about the same time as Stone,
and especially adapted for southern climates. The fruit is very large, exceedingly solid, has
a mild, pleasant, delicious flavor and but few seeds. This is a real globe-shaped stock and
has been selected and grown by us for seed-purposes only. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 35 cts. ; Vilb. $1 ;
lb. $3.50.
BREAK O’DAY. A new Tomato which is important because of its early maturity. Ripens earlier than
Bonny Best. Somewhat like Marglobe, but plant is not so vigorous. Fruits orange-red. Will pack and
ship well. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; $1.10; lb. $4.
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Purple-Top White Globe Turnip
The best sort for early sowing or winter
use. The roots are a perfect globe shape, the
upper half being light purple and the lower
half pure white. Fine qualit}"; an excellent
keeper. Good for table use or feeding stock.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 25 cts.; lb.
80 cts. ; 10 lbs. $7.
Purple-Top Yellow Globe
Grows same shape and size as Purple-Top
White Globe Turnip, but the skin is yellow,
with a purple crown. Flesh deep yellow and
of excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 15 cts. ;
Vilb. 25 cts. ; lb. 80 cts. ; 10 lbs. $7.
Purple-Top Yellow Globe (Rutabaga). A half bushel
of our Bucks County Rutabaga. Note shape and
small neck. Grown on our own trial grounds.
FIELD SEEDS
CANADA PEAS. One of the best-known va¬
rieties for plowing under for green ma¬
nure. Also excellent when cut green and
cured like clover for feeding through the
winter. We have secured quite a
quantity of these Peas and will
be glad to quote prices on large
quantities. Prices subject
to change. Bus. $3.60.
Purple-Top Yellow Globe
(Rutabaga)
Carefully selected and grown by us from
the famous Bucks County, Pennsylvania,
type of Rutabaga, we believe this is the
finest variety obtainable. We have selected
the stock so that it will mature two weeks
earlier than the ordinary stock of Rutabaga.
The globe-shaped, yellow-skinned root is
practically neckless and has a purple crown
and deep yellow flesh of excellent quality.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; Vilb. $1.35; lb. $5;
10 lbs. $45
Purple-Top
White Globe
Turnips
Grown on our own trial
grounds
SOJA BEANS. Bus. $3.
VETCH, HAIRY or SAND.
Lb. 25 cts.; 100 lbs. $13.
RAPE, DWARF ESSEX. Lb.
15 cts.; 100 lbs. $5.75.
WHEAT, HARVEST KING.
Lb. 10 cts.; bus. $1.50.
TIMOTHY. Lb. 15 cts.; bus.
(45 lbs.) $4.25.
MILLET, GOLDEN or GER¬
MAN. Lb. 15 cts.; bus.
(50 lbs.) $2.
RYE, WINTER. Lb. 10 cts.;
bus. (56 lbs.) $1.50; 100
lbs. $2.50.
CLOVER, Medium Red. Lb. 25 cts.;
bus. (60 lbs.) $11.60.
Mammoth Red. Lb. 25 cts.; bus.
(60 lbs.) $11.60.
Alsike. Lb. 30 cts.; bus. (60 lbs.) $12.85.
Alfalfa. Lb. 30 cts.; bus. (60 lbs.) $14.40.
White Dutch. Lb. 60 cts.; bus. (60 lbs.)
$30.
Crimson. Lb. 20 cts.; bus. (60 lbs.) $7.50.
As the market on all Field and Grass Seeds fluc¬
tuates, the above prices are subject to change with¬
out notice.
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LAWN GRASSES
Nothing around the home adds to or detracts from its appearance so much as the lawn. Carefully
built and maintained lawns will last for many years. While care must be taken to get the right start, it
is not a difficult task to make a good lawn.
Loam soil is usually preferable. Avoid soil from excavations, but if you must use it, add sufficient sand,
peat moss, or similar material to loosen it up.
Plow or spade the lawn area to a depth of 6 inches, provided this is not deeper than the top-soil; then
disc or rake the ground until it is thoroughly pulverized. It should be leveled off with a gradual slope from
the house to insure satisfactory surface drainage.
Apply complete plant-food, preferably Vigoro, at the rate of 4 pounds for each 100 square feet, and work
it lightly into the surface soil with a rake. Then sow half the seed crosswise and half lengthwise for uniform
distribution. If the area is small, the distribution of Vigoro or other plant-food may be made by hand,
but for the larger areas it is more practicable that a spreader be used.
Cheap seed is false economy as you are sure to be disappointed. We have gone to much expense in
compounding our A. & C. Grass Seed Mixtures. They represent years of experience and are sold as cheaply
as we can market good seed. Sow 5 to 7 pounds per 1,000 square feet for a heavy stand of grass.
Roll after seeding, or tamp with a wide board to imbed seeds firmly in the soil; sprinkle thoroughly with
a fine spray, and keep the seed-bed moist until germination takes place. Thereafter, water the lawn thor¬
oughly once or twice a week. Light sprinkling causes shallow rooting.
Mow the lawn just as soon as it is possible to clip off a few blades; this develops a heavier plant; then
do not clip shorter than Ij^ inches.
Regular feeding, mowing, and watering will result in a beautiful lawn. A. & C. Grass Seed Mixtures are
well balanced and will give satisfactory results in all cases, if the above program is followed. Where weeds
show up in your new lawn, they come from seeds in the ground; our Grass Seed Mixtures are weed-free.
A. & C. SPECIAL MIXTURE. For the very best results use A. & C. Special Mixture. The extra money paid
will more than repay in results. Qt. 50 cts.; V2Pk. lbs.) $1.60; pk. (5 lbs.) $3; bus. (20 lbs.) $10.
A. & C. FANCY is a good grade of grass seed but does not have so many of the fancy sorts which go to make
the highest type of lawn. You will not, however, be disappointed in its results. Qt. 30 cts. ; VzPk. lbs.)
90 cts.; pk. (5 lbs.) $1.60; bus. (20 lbs.) $6.
SHADY SPOT is a special mixture for shaded places. After having sown one of the above mixtures, sow
Shady Spot under trees or other shaded places; this will insure a gradual change from one to the other.
Qt. 50 cts.; Vzpk. {2^2 lbs.) $1.60; pk. (5 lbs.) $3; bus. (20 lbs.) $10.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Abbott & Cobb’s Choice Flower Seeds
Ageratum
Attractive blue flowers profusely borne all summer
by a compact, low-growing plant that thrives in any
soil. One of the most desirable bedding plants.
Annual; sow seeds in greenhouse, hotbed or in
border where plants are to grow. In a bed, set the
plants 1 foot apart. Fall-sown seed gives good
winter-blooming plants indoors. 1 to 1^ ft. Pkt.
10 cts. ; V4OZ. 25 cts.
Acroclinium (Everlasting)
Popular both as summer cut-flowers and dried for
winter bouquets. Annuals, with pink and white
flowers. To preserve them for winter bouquets,
pick them just before the flowers have opened, hang
in a dry, airy room until dry. The colors remain
bright all winter. 2xo2]/2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. ; i/4oz. 20 cts.
Alyssum
LITTLE GEM. A free-blooming, beautiful, honey-
scented, white-flowered dwarf annual, for edging
beds or rock-gardens. Blooms in six weeks from seed.
Keep the old faded flowers removed to perpetuate
flowering. Kft- Pkt. 10 cts. ; V4oz. 20 cts. ; oz. 50 cts.
Antirrhinum . Snapdragon
An exquisitely beautiful garden plant which
blooms in July if sown indoors in February and con¬
tinues to produce spikes of handsome flowers till
frost. The flowers vary from snow-white to delicate
pink, yellow, and deep crimson. 1)^ to 2 ft. Pkt.
10 cts.; V4OZ. 50 cts.
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Philadelphia^ Pa.
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Annual Calliopsis
Aquilegia • Columbine
ABBOTT & COBB’S LONG-SPURRED HY¬
BRIDS. Beautiful white, yellow, pink, scarlet, and
blue blooms with long spurs. They prefer moist,
well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Peren¬
nial; sow seeds in July for bloom the following May
and June. 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. $1.
Aster
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. A very early class
with medium-sized blooms that appear three to four
weeks before the larger-flowered kinds. Branching
plants, with long-stemmed blooms, much used
by florists for cut-flowers. IH ft- Mixed Col¬
ors, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25.
GIANT COMET. Long, stiff stems, bearing
very double, showy flowers with long, wavy, twisted
petals, like Japanese chrysanthemums. Wonderful
for vases and table decorations, producing exceed¬
ingly beautiful effects. 2 ft. Mixed Colors, pkt.
10 cts.; V^oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25.
Balsam • Impatiens
The finest strains of this delightful old plant.
Large, double flowers, varying from white to dark
blood-red, yellowish and spotted forms. Early
May-sown seed will produce plants that bloom from
July to frost. Set plants 2 feet apart to get good
specimens. 2 to 23^ ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 25 cts.;
oz. 75 cts.
Balsam Apple • Momordica
Tender vines, bearing curious, warted, golden
yellow, ovoid fruits, 2 to 3 inches long, which burst
open when ripe, showing the seeds and their brilliant
carmine interiors. Excellent for training on trellises,
over rockwork, or stumps. 10 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 25 cts.
Calendula • Pot Marigold
A very showy, free-flowering annual that thrives
in good garden loam, producing large, lemon or
orange shaded, disc-like, double flowers in profusion
from June to November; also thrives in pots or
benches under glass and is much used by florists.
IK ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.
Calliopsis
Bright yellow and reddish brown, single, daisy¬
like flowers that thrive in almost any soil in a sunny
situation. Sow the seeds where plants are to stand;
thin to 8 inches apart each way. A continuous
supply of bloom may be assured by keeping all
faded flowers removed. A wonderfully attractive
cut-flower. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts.
Campanula • Canterbury Bells
One of the most attractive old-fashioned garden
flowers. Large, strong plants, covered in June with
large “cup-and-saucer” shaped blooms of blue, pink,
or white. Well-grown plants are 2 or more feet high
and IK feet broad. They can be lifted when in full
bloom and potted for house decoration; good cut-
flower. Pkt. 10 cts.; 50 cts.
Candytuft • Iberis
One of the most indispensable annuals. Plants a
foot or more high, covered with clusters of small
pure white flowers; good for cutting; desirable
rockery plants and an excellent edging for beds.
Fall-sown plants bloom from May to July; spring-
sown flower from July to September. Prefer good
soil and a light, airy situation. For cut-flowers make
successive sowings every fourteen days. Pkt. 10 cts.;
V4OZ. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts.
Aquilegia
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Carnation
Celosia
Carnation
MARGUERITE. The earliest Carnation popular
for rich color and delicious fragrance. Flowers
white ranging through yellow, scarlet, and deep
crimson. Plants from seed sown early in the open
bloom from July to frost, and, if given some pro¬
tection, winter well. For early bloom, sow seeds
early indoors. Pkt. 10 cts. ; 50 cts.
Centaurea • Bachelor’s Button
One of the commonest old-fashioned flowers be¬
loved by everyone who grows it. Beautiful fringed
blue or white flowers, single or double, 1 inch across,
are borne from July till frost. An annual; the plants
perpetuate themselves by self-sown seeds. 1 to 2 ft.
Pkt. 10 cts.; y40Z. 30 cts.; oz. $1.
Centaurea
Castor-Oil Bean • Ricinus communis
Gives a tropical appearance when used as center
of bed, or screen. When ground is warm, sow seed
in rich soil; thin plants to about 13^ feet apart.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 341b* 75 cts.
Chrysanthemum
Free-flowering, hardy annuals, with double white,
yellow, or red flowers from August till November.
It is one of the most attractive of the late summer¬
flowering plants; easily grown; useful for cut-flowers
as well as garden decoration. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz*
30 cts.
Celosia • Dwarf Cockscomb
One of the showiest annuals. Small flowers of
brilliant golden yellow, crimson, or other shades of
red, crowded into velvety fasciated masses that
resemble a rooster’s comb. Very attractive bedding
plant. Sow seeds early indoors. Pkt. 10 cts. ;
34oz. 50 cts.
Coreopsis
Showy, bright yellow flowers on long, graceful
stems, ideally adapted for cutting as well as garden
decoration. Blooms over a long season. Seeds sown
early bloom the first season, but they will be finer
the second year. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.
Cosmos
One of the most satisfactory annuals, flowering
in late summer. Big daisy-like flowers, 3 to 4 inches
across, in white or pink, are borne by strong-growing
but very graceful plants 3 to 6 feet high. Sow in¬
doors, or outdoors as soon as the ground is warm;
thin to 3 feet apart. For bloom indoors after frost,
grow a few plants in 9- or 10-inch pots, pinching them
back at frequent intervals until August 1. Unsur¬
passed as a cut-flower. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 40 cts.
Delphinium
Perennial Larkspurs are the finest blue flowers for
the garden. Shades range from sky-blue almost to
black; some varieties pinkish lavender. Mixed
colors, pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 30 cts.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Eschscholtzia
Gaillardia
Dianthus • Pinks
The sweet fragrance of these delightful single or
double white, pink, or crimson flowers is unforget¬
table. They are borne on 10-inch stems produced by
a tuft-like plant with short, narrow, gray-green
leaves. Use them to border beds or walks. 1 ft.
Pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 25 cts.
Digitalis • Foxglove
Tall spires of narrow, bell-Iike, white, pink, rose,
or speckled flowers that add grace to any garden. A
biennial; sow seeds in July for flowers next June;
once established they reseed themselves. Naturalize
them in shrubbery plantations or put them at the
back of the border. Pkt. 10 cts.; V^oz. 30 cts.
Eschscholtzia • California Poppy
From June to frost a bed of these will be a con¬
stant mass of color — brilliant yellow, orange, rosy
crimson, wallflower-red, and kindred shades. Sow
the seeds early, in good soil in a sunny situation;
sometimes it self-sows. An attractive edging for
beds because of its blue-green foliage. 1 ft. Pkt.
10 cts.; V4OZ. 30 cts.
Four o’clock • Mirahilis jalap a
Marvel of Peru is an old-time annual. Flowers
open in late afternoon, remain open all night, and
fade in the morning. Brilliant shades of red, pink,
white, and yellow; bright foliage. Pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 50 cts.
Gypsophila • Baby’s Breath
A free-flowering annual that thrives in any situa¬
tion, even dry places, and produces misty white
panicles of bloom much used in mixing with other
flowers when making bouquets. Desirable for grow¬
ing on waste places and in rockeries. 1 Yi ft. Pkt.
10 cts.; V4OZ. 20 cts.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
Gaillardia
ANNUAL. Brilliant red and yellow daisy-like
flowers with brown centers 2 inches across. They
thrive in a sunny situation in well-drained, light
soil and bloom from July to frost. Sow the seed
early where the plants are to grow. 1 to ft.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 75 cts.
PERENNIAL. One of the showiest and most
effective hardy perennials. Seeds sown early flower
in July, continuing till frost. The flowers are large —
3 to 4 inches across. Brownish centers with yellow or
red and yellow rays. An excellent cut-flower. 2 ft.
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 75 cts.
Dianthus
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Mignonette • Reseda odorata
Sweet Mignonette is a lovely plant with rather
long spikes of deliciously fragrant flowers. Early
sown seed will give plants that bloom all
summer. Pkt. 10 cts. ; Vioz. 20 cts.
Myosotis • Forget-me-not
Exquisite, small, delicate blue flowers, borne in
profusion from May till frost. Thrive in shaded
situations in moist soil. Sow seed up to midsummer
where plants are to stand; give slight mulch. Later
sown seed must be wintered in a coldframe. Pkt.
10 cts.; V4OZ. 25 cts.
Morning-Glory
Probably the freest flowering annual vine and one
of the most rapid-growing. It thrives in any situa¬
tion and soil, producing a profusion of large blooms
in white, pink, purple, and intermediate shades, from
June till frost. Most desirable for covering fences,
walls, trellises, and unsightly objects. Mixed colors,
pkt. 10 cts.; V^oz. 25 cts.
Nasturtium
A most satisfactory annual. It thrives in any
soil in a sunny situation, and even dry weather does
not dim its glory. From July to frost the plants are
covered with bloom. Our carefully made mixtures
contain a well-balanced assortment of colors which
range from white to deepest crimson-maroon.
Marigold, Guinea Gold
Gourds
Vigorous vines for shading porches and arbors.
They grow quickly from seed and produce showy
yellow flowers, followed by curious fruits of many
shapes and colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.
GOLDEN GLEAM. Glorious double Nasturtium
of pure sunny yellow, long lasting, and fragrant.
Plants are compact and literally cover themselves
with flowers. A valuable novelty. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
75 cts.
TOM THUMB (DWARF) MIXTURE, pkt. 10
cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; Vilb. 50 cts.
Hollyhocks
TALL or CLIMBING MIXTURE, pkt. 10 cts.;
oz. 20 cts. ; Vilb. 50 cts.
No garden is complete without at least a few
plants of these stately, time-honored flowers. Tall
^ikes, 6 to 7 feet, with 4-inch white, pink, or red
flowers that open in July, continuing until August.
Seed started in a hotbed in February will bloom the
same season. Plant among shrubbery, in angles of
the house, fence-corners, along fences, and border
beds. Keep all diseased leaves removed and remove
all old stalks and leaves at the end of the season, to
prevent trouble from rust. Pkt. 10 cts.; l^oz. 30 cts.
Larkspur
Probably the best-known hardy annual. Large
white, pink, scarlet, and blue flowers, lj/2 inches
across, with spurs of equal length, on long stems;
fine for cut-flowers. Prefer deep, rich, sandy loam
in a sunny situation; deep digging is essential.
For the earliest bloom, sow seeds in fall; they
germinate slowly. 2 ft. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.;
l^oz. 30 cts.
Marigold
A profusion of large, double, yellow or orange
flowers are borne continuously till frost by robust
plants 2 to 23^ feet tall. A most desirable bedding
plant; also good for filling in the perennial and mixed
borders. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 20 cts.
GUINEA GOLD. Splendid new Marigold with
loosely arranged broad petals of glowing yellow, very
bright and luminous. Finest of all Marigolds for
cutting. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1.25.
Double Nasturtium, Golden Gleam
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Annual Phlox
Pansy
Our seed is most carefully selected, and if the
plants are given a cool, moist soil, protected from
harsh winds and the mid-day sun, unusually large
flowers will be produced. Their color is unsurpassed
in brilliancy and markings. Sow seeds in mid¬
summer and protect plants over winter in a cold-
frame. The blooms on plants from spring-sown seed
will not be as large on account of summer heat.
Mixed colors, pkt. 25 cts.; $1.50; oz. $5.
Petunia
For window- and porch-boxes, as well as for bed¬
ding, Petunias are very effective. Their large,
trumpet-shaped, ruffled flowers vary from white to
dark purple-violet and are borne in abundance from
June to frost, and if kept indoors will bloom all
winter. Our seed is carefully selected. Pkt. 10 cts.;
V4OZ. 30 cts.
Single Petunias
Phlox
Showy annuals of easy cultivation, useful for beds,
mixed borders, and cut-flowers. Brilliant flowers
in shades of white, pink, crimson, and violet are
abundantly produced in flat clusters. Easily raised;
sow seed where the plants are to grow; preferably in
light, well-drained soil. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.;
V^oz. 30 cts.
Portulaca
Beautiful little plants with cylindrical, pale green
leaves and reddish stems that bear an abundance of
shining flowers of yellow, orange, or scarlet. It
frequently reseeds itself. Very valuable in rockeries,
as edging to beds, or broadcast over sunny banks. It
is the best covering for dry, sunny places, thriving
on less water than most garden plants. Mixed
colors, pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 75 cts.
Pansy
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Salvia (Scarlet Sage)
Scabiosa
Sweet William
Primula • Chinese Primrose
One of the most charming winter-flowering house
plants; easily grown and free from insect pests. Our
seed was grown for us by one of the most celebrated
English Primrose specialists. The flowers are re¬
markable for their size, beauty, brilliancy of color,
and substance of petals; colors, white, pink, red.
3^ to Mft. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. $1.
Salvia • Scarlet Sage
One of the best late summer- and fall-flowering
plants. The tall, compact bushes, with dark green
foliage, are literally ablaze with brilliant scarlet
blooms until hard frosts kill them. Start the seed
in the house or hotbed, transplanting to the open
when danger of frost is over. Pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ.
75 cts.; oz. $2.50.
Scabiosa
Under the name of Mourning Bride this plant was
known in old-time gardens. It has been vastly im¬
proved, and the flowers are excellent for cutting.
Mixed colors, white, pink, maroon, yellow, scarlet,
and crimson. Pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 20 cts.
Scarlet Runner Beans
A rapid-growing climber, with intense scarlet
flowers followed by long pods of edible beans. Desir¬
able for trellis, porch, or fence covering. Pkt. 10 cts.;
lb. 35 cts.
Sweet William
Free-flowering, showy perennial; a garden favorite
for generations. Once established in good soil the
plants last for years. Sow seeds in spring or early
fall where plants are to grow. We have mixtures of
both tall and dwarf forms. Price of either mixture,
pkt. 10 cts.; V4oz- 30 cts.
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Verbenas
Stocks
Delightfully fragrant garden flowers in long spikes
of various colors, with the delicious scent of carna¬
tions. They bloom quickly from seed. Pkt. 10 cts. ;
Vioz. 30 cts.; oz. $1.
Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas
The flowers of Spencer Sweet Peas are often 2
inches across, their petals beautifully waved and
crinkled, in delicate shades varying from white,
scarlet, crimson, coral, pink, and lavender to deep
purple; borne on long stems. They have a longer
blooming season by a month than the ordinary early
blooming sorts. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.; oz.
20 cts. ; Vilb. 60 cts. ; lb. $2.
Verbena
An old favorite bright -colored bedding plant whose
sweetly scented white, pink, scarlet, blue, and purple
flowers are borne in large, flat clusters profusely from
June till frost. Sow seeds in the house or hotbed to
get early flowering plants. Pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 30 cts.
Wallflowers
Half-hardy perennials bearing large clusters of
rich yellow, red, or orange-brown, deliciously fra¬
grant flowers. Seed sown in March or April in a
warm house will flower the following winter in a cool
greenhouse, or they may be kept over in coldfranies
for spring bloom. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ.
30 cts.
Zinnia
A very hardy annual blooming in late summer and
fall until heavy frosts kill the plants. Large golden
yellow or scarlet blooms 2 to 4 inches across that
retain their beauty for weeks, are borne in great
profusion. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.; V4OZ. 40 cts.
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Philadelphia, Pa.
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Fertilizers
ASHES, HARDWOOD. Apply 1,000 lbs. per acre.
Indispensable for all crops requiring potash; ex¬
cellent for mixing with potting soil. For top-
dre.ssing lawns and grass fields it is applied to best
advantage either in very early spring or late fall.
25 lbs. $1; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3; 200-lb. bbl. $5;
1,000 lbs. $22.50; ton $40.
BONEMEAL. Apply 800 to 1,000 pounds per acre.
Made from pure raw bone, without any addition
of materials. The ideal bone for rose-beds and
greenhouse use. 5 lbs. 25 cts.; 10 lbs. 50 cts.;
25 lbs. $1; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3; 200 lbs. $5.50;
1,000 lbs. $25; ton $48.
HUMUS (Alphano). An excellent article to in¬
corporate with poor soil in the garden or green¬
house, especially desirable for mixing with potting
soil. 5 lbs. 25 cts.; 10 lbs. 45 cts.; 25 lbs. 75 cts.;
100 lbs. $2; 500 lbs. $8; 1,000 lbs. $14; ton $25.
LIME. For lawn or field use. Very finely pulverized.
Corrects acid soils, also breaks up clay soils.
Hydrated, 10 lbs. 25c.; 50 lbs. 75c.; 100 lbs. $1.50.
NITRATE OF SODA. Apply 100 to 150 pounds per
acre, mixing with land plaster or other fertilizers
to render application more easy. Use only after
plants are above ground. If used in liquid form,
dilute 2 ounces to 1 gallon of water and do not
apply oftener than twice a week. 5 lbs. 40 cts.;
10 lbs. 75 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.35; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs.
$4; 200 lbs. $7; 1,000 lbs. $32; ton $60.
PEAT MOSS (Torf Mull). Imported, Granulated.
A moisture-retaining humus and an aid for saving
soil-fertility. It furnishes the needed organic
rnatter which all soils require. For lawns, cover
lightly in the spring with Peat Moss and occa¬
sionally during the summer, with a heavy covering
in the autumn. For roses, dig deeply and incor¬
porate with the soil Peat Moss to the depth of
6 inches, before spading. For the flower-garden,
spread evenly from 3 to 6 inches deep a covering
Peat Moss, continued
of Peat Moss, mixing well with the soil. For
window- or porch-boxes, mix a good proportion of
Peat Moss with some rich compost or soil. For
the greenhouse, mix Peat Moss with the potting
soil. Small bale $1.75; medium bale $2.25; large
bale $3.
PHOSPHATE, HIGH-GRADE. For all vegetable
crops, grains, grass, etc. Apply 800 to 1,000
pounds per acre broadcast. 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs.
50 cts.; 25 lbs. $1; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3;
200 lbs. $5.25; 3-^ton $20; ton $40.
PLANTABBS. An odorless plant-food in tablet
form, for all plants in the house or garden. They
dissolve in. water almost instantly and make a
wonderful liquid fertilizer. Pkg. of 30 tablets
25 cts.; 75 tablets 50 cts.; 200 tablets $1 (by
Parcel Post, $1.10); 1,000 tablets $3.50 (by Parcel
Post, $3.65).
SHEEP MANURE. Apply 1,000 pounds per acre.
For garden, lawn or greenhouse use, nothing sur¬
passes Sheep Manure; it is clean and easily
handled, besides giving immediate results. Prices,
f.o.b. Philadelphia. 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. 50 cts.;
25 lbs. $1; 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.25; 500 lbs.
$15; 1,000 lbs. $27.50; ton $50.
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. Apply 75 to 100
pounds per acre only with other fertilizers deficient
in nitrogen. A valuable fertilizer for all plants in
which a large leaf-development or rapid growth
is desired; will stimulate growth almost immedi¬
ately. Also used for top-dressing lawns, producing
a thick, velvety growth and discouraging the
weeds. Analysis equal to 25 per cent of ammonia.
5 lbs. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. 85 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.25; 50 lbs.
$2; 100 lbs. $3.50; 200 lbs. $6.50.
TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating, mulching, and
fertilizing. Bus. 60 cts.; bbl. sack $1.25; in large
bales at 2 cts. per lb., J^ton $15; ton $27.50.
Success Is Y ours
...WHEN YOU USE
VIGORO
^ Specially prq>ared plant food
There is no secret in having a velvety lawn, colorful
flowers, crisp, succulent vegetables, luxuriant shrubbery, and
stately trees. You can enjoy these beauties of nature if you
use good seeds, plants, bulbs and the right plant-food.
VIGORO, a plant-food specially and scientifically prepared by experts, adds
BEAUTY and VIGOR to all plant-life.
Thousands of home-owners have come to rely on VIGORO as the ECONOMICAL, PRACTICAL,
and EFFECTIVE way to secure finest results.
ECONOMICAL — because the cost is only 10 to 20c. for every 100 square feet.
PRACTICAL — because it is clean, odorless, easy to apply — can be sown
by hand like grass seed, or applied with an ordinary kitchen colander.
EFFECTIVE— because it contains all of the elements of plant-food required
to produce early, vigorous growth and bring fruit, flowers, and foliage to full
development. COMPLETE DIRECTIONS IN EVERY BAG
Endorsed by Leading Landscape Gardeners anet\iNurserymen
100-lb. bag . . , $4 00 10-lb. pkg. . . . $0 85
50-lb. bag ... 2 50 5-lb. pkg. ... 50
25-lb. bag ... 1 50 12-oz. pkg. ... 10
A SWIFT & CO. PRODUCT
ABBOTT & COBB
Philadelphia, Pa.
44
Insecticides and Fungicides
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Only those Insecticides marked (*) can be mailed. Postage extra
ARSENATE OF LEAD (Dry Powder Form). The
more popular form, owing to its economical ways
of being applied (can be used either as dusting
powder or diluted in water). 1 to 2 lbs. per acre.
Diluted in water, 1 lb. to 50 gals. Lb. 25 cts.;
4 lbs. 75 cts.; 25 lbs. $4.25.
BLACK-LEAF 40. A concentrated nicotine spray
lor all sucking insects. Oz. 35 cts.; 5 ozs. $1;
lb. $2.10; 2 lbs. $3.25; 5 lbs. $5.85; 10 lbs. $10.15.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Powdered). Used same as
Bordeaux Mixture Paste or Liquid. Also used
for dry dusting. Dilutes 1 lb. to 8 gals, of water.
Lb. 25 cts.; 4 lbs. $1; 10 lbs. $2.
COATED ARSENATE OF LEAD. For use against
Japanese beetles on fruit or shade trees; only one
spraying is necessary. Use 5 lbs. to 50 gals, water
before beetles become established. Lb. 60 cts.;
23^-lb. jar $1.25; 5 lbs. $2.
HELLEBORE, POWDERED WHITE. Less poi¬
sonous than Paris Green and safer to use where
fruit is nearly ripe. Hlh. 30 cts.; lb. 50 cts.
EVER GREEN INSECTICIDE. A non-poisonous
insecticide, recommended for killing a wide
variety of insects on plants and flowers. Oz.
35 cts.; 6 ozs. $1; 16 ozs. $2; qt. $3.50; gal. $11.50;
5 gals. $45.
♦LEMON OIL INSECTICIDE. Used by nearly all
the leading growers. It effectually destroys
mealy bug, scale, thrip and red spider. Hpt-
30 cts.; pt. 50 cts.; qt. 85 cts.; Hgal. $1.50; gal.
$2.50; 5-gal. keg $10.
MELROSINE. The only remedy endorsed by
leading authorities. The general contact in¬
secticide that kills rose-bugs and other insects.
Used with any good spray pump, diluted with
from 20 to 25 parts of water. Pleasant and harm¬
less to use. Guaranteed effective when used
according to directions on can. Gal. $6; j^gal.
$3.25; qt. $1.75; pt. $1; trial size 50 cts. By
mail or express at customer’s expense. Or Trial
Size, sufficient to make one gallon when diluted
and care for several plants for the season, post¬
paid for 60 cts.
LIME-SULFUR SOLUTION. For all scale insects
on trees and shrubs; also of benefit for such
fungous bark diseases as can be treated in winter.
Must be diluted and applied with a spray pump
while the trees are dormant, after the leaves
have fallen in fall and before the buds swell in
spring. It can be used quite strong during mid¬
winter. One gallon to 10 gallons of water. Qt.
45 cts.; Hgal. 75 cts.; gal. $1.15.
LIME-SULFUR (Dry Powdered). The most ef¬
ficient form of this highly celebrated spraying
compound. Dissolves instantly in cold or hot
water. Use at rate of 10 pounds to 50 gallons of
water. Lb. 35 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.40; 10 lbs. $2.50;
25 lbs. $4.25; 50 lbs. $8; 100 lbs. $14.
NICOFUME PAPER. For fumigating greenhouses,
conservatories, etc. Per box of 24 sheets, $1.50;
144 sheets, $4.75; 288 sheets, $8.50.
NICOFUME TOBACCO POWDER (Fumigator).
A 12 per cent nicotine fumigator for green¬
house use; burns efficiently and dispenses dense
fumes of nicotine; complete with directions in
each can. Lb. $1.15; 5 lbs. $3.50; 10 lbs. $6.25.
PYROX. A general spray for all eating insects and
fungous troubles. One pound makes 5 gallons of
spray material. Lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.75; 10 lbs.
$3; 25 lbs. $6.25.
PARIS GREEN. Applied as a powder it should be
mixed with plaster or flour, 100 parts to 1 part
of Paris Green; in solution, mix 1 pound to 100
gallons of water. J^lb. 30 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs.
$2.25; 14 lbs. $4.75.
P. T. B. PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE. A success¬
ful remedy for peach tree borers. Directions
with each package. Lb. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.25;
10 lbs. $4.
*SCALECIDE. Used for the destruction of the San
Jose scale. Dilute at the rate of 1 gallon Scale-
cide to 20 gallons water. Scalecide does not clog
nozzles, hose, or pump, and is pleasant to use.
Spray during the winter or early spring when
the trees are dormant. Qt. 60 cts.; gal. $1.50;
5 gals. $5.25; 10 gals. $9.50; 30 gals. $24;
50 gals. $32.
♦SLUG-SHOT. One of the old and well-known
remedies for destroying slugs, currant worms,
cabbage worms, and all of the soft-shelled insects
which trouble vegetation. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs.
75 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.10.
♦SUNOCO SPRAY OIL. For the control of scale
insects, red spider, aphis, thrip, etc. Cheap, effec¬
tive, and pleasant to handle. Gal. $1.25; 5 gals.
$5; 15 gals. $8.50; 30 gals. $14; 50 gals. $20.
♦TOBACCO DUST, FINE. For green and black
aphis, flea-beetles, etc. Splendid fertilizer and
preventive for insects in the ground and around
roots. 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. 50 cts.; 25-lb. bag $1;
50-lb. bag $1.80; 100-lb. bag $3.50.
♦TREE TANGLEFOOT. An absolute safeguard
against all creeping insects on trees. Apply with
paddle, making a band around the trees 3 inches
wide. Lb. can (mail weight, 2 lbs.) 60 cts.; 5-lb.
can (mail weight, 6 lbs.) $2.75.
♦FISH-OIL SOAP (WHALE-OIL SOAP). An ex¬
cellent wash for trees and plants where insects
and eggs affect the bark. Lb. 25 cts.
WEED KILLER. The method of killing weeds
thoroughly by application of this liquid has
become general. Used only on paths, drives,
gutters, and places where no growth is wanted.
One gallon makes 40 gallons of treating liquid.
Qt. 60 cts.; gal. $1.75.
SEMESAN
To destroy fungous growth or spores
of bacterial blights, rots, or rusts, all
seeds should be dusted with or soaked
in a solution of it before planting.
2 ozs . $0 50
1 lb . 2 75
5 lbs . 13 00
25 lbs . 51 25
100 lbs . 200 00
QHil
The Best Inoculation for All Le¬
gume Seeds, Means Better Crops,
Better Soils, Less Fertilizer Ex¬
pense. Alfalfa, Clovers, Soybeans,
Cowpeas, Vetch — all thrive into bumper crops when in¬
oculated with STIMUGERM pure-bred cultures.
Small Seeds. 2 J^bus. unit, $1.40; 1-bus. unit, 65c.; H-
bus. unit, 35c.
Large Seeds. 5-bus. unit, $1.40; 2-bus. unit, 65c.;
1-bus. unit, 35c.
When ordering, be sure to state what crops you wish to
inoculate, also number of bushels you will sow.
ABBOTT & COBB
Philadelphia, Pa.
45
Lawn Mowers and Supplies
Pennsylvania Mower
Super Roller Type
This new
struction.
Pennsylvania Mower, Super Roller Type
Mower for golf greens is the last word in Lawn-Mower con-
It has seven crucible steel blades in a high-speed cylinder, aluminum
driving-drums, and train of cut gears running in a grease-
tight case. Intermediate gear on roller bearing; drums
cylinder, and front caster wheels on ball bearings. The Super
Roller Mower is light running, easy to push, and cuts ab¬
solutely without ridging the greens. Weight only 55 lbs One
size only. 18-inch cut, $50. Grass-Box, $8. Carriage $5
Pennsylvania Undercut
Lawn Trimmer
The unique construction of
the Undercut Trimmer permits
cutting not only
f ^ , . ^Jose to a wall,
tence, tree, etc. but it will get the grass under a fence or rock, cut at base
of tombstones, house-foundations, and other places hitherto out
of reach of anything but hand-shears. The slanting side-plate
and conical cylinder make it possible to cut all grass which the
regular Lawn Mower will not reach. Ball bearing, with 934-inch
drive-wheel; 4-blade cylinder. $10.50.
Pennsylvania
Undercut
Lawn
Trimmer
Coldwell Electric Lawn Mower
Efficiency, Simplicity and Power
Five tempered crucible steel blades.
designed and constructed. Entirely practical and thoroughly de¬
pendable. Large capacity for fine work. Inexpensive to operate. Moderately
priced. 18-in. cut, $150; 21-in. cut, $165. ^ ^
Coldwe
Super Great American Ball-Bearing Lawn Mower
A high-class machine at a medium price,
it IS regarded as the best all-round Mower
Its type. The per¬
fectly fitting ball
cups and cones in¬
sure an easy run-
ning machine.
Elec trie Lawn Mower
of
10-in. wheels, 5-blade cylinder, 6-in. diameter
15-in.
17-in.
.$18
, 21
00
50
19-in.
21-in.
.$24
, 26
00
50
Super Great American Ball-Bearing Lawn Mower
Pennsylvania Jr. Ball-Bearing Mower
To get the best results from this machine, which does exceptionally fine work, the lawn should be
mowed at regular intervals. It cuts the grass shorter than the 4-bIaded machine, hence requires mowing
at stated periods when the grass is growing rapidly. ”
Pennsylvania Jr. Ball-Bearing Mower
8-in. or low wheel, 5-blade cylinder, 5V^-in. diameter
12-in
14-in,
16-in,
18-in,
$15 50
18 50
21 50
24 00
10-in. or high wheel, 5-blade cylinder, 6-in.
15-in .
17-in . !’!!!!!!!!!!!
19-in .
21-in .
diameter
,$23 50
, 26 50
30 50
, 33 00
_ We can also supply the Pennsylvania Standard in same
sizes and prices as above.
ABBOTT & COBB
Philadelphia, Pa.
46
PLANET JR. TOOLS
72-page Planet Jr. Catalogue free. Describes 70 tools. Includes Seeders, Wheel Hoes, Horse Hoes, Harrows,
Orchard and Beet Cultivators. Write postal for it
Planet Jr. Tools save time, lighten labor, and get bigger, better crops at less cost. Designed by a
practical farmer and manufacturer with over forty years’ experience. Last a lifetime. Fully guaranteed.
Sows accurately in large or small quantities in
drills in a narrow line, making wheel-hoe cultivation
easy, or in hills, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 24 inches apart.
Force feed.
The flow of seed is instantly started or stopped by
the cut-off rod. No seed wasted at end of rows.
No. 3 Planet Jr. Hill and Drill
Seeder
Holds 3 quarts of seed. A
favorite among onion-growers,
market gardeners, and seeds¬
men.
Price, $16.50
No. 17 Planet Jr. Single Wheel
Hoe
steel frame and wheel
Price, $7.35
The highest type of Single
made. Light,
but strong,
and can be
used by man,
woman, or
boy. Will do
all the cultivation in your gar¬
den and in the best, easiest,
quickest way.
No. 119 Garden Plow
and Cultivator
Price, $4.25
A new tool for those who prefer the extra-high
wheel on their garden Cultivator. The wheel is 24
inches high, and has a 134-inch rim; has a complete
set of cultivating tools — plow, narrow and wide
cultivator teeth, three-prong tooth, and scuffle hoe
for weed cutting. Handles have plow-handle grips.
A well-made, substantial tool at an attractive price.
Planet Jr. Edger No. 2
The Planet Jr. Grass Edger assists wonderfully
in producing an attractive walk. $1.50 (mailing
weight 4 lbs.) Postage extra.
No. 12 Planet Jr. Double
Wheel Hoe Cultivator and
Plow
Price, $10.25
A Single and Double Wheel Hoe in one. Straddles
crops till 20 inches high, then works between. Has
steel frames and 14-inch steel wheels. The greatest
hand-cultivating tool in the world.
No. 101 Planet Jr.
Cultivator
Price with wheel, $9.90
No. lOlD, without wheel,
$8.30
A new arid improved Cultivator sold at a low
price. Stop in and see it. It will please you.
Complete with steel wheel, $15.50
No. 90B (without pulverizer), $12.75
This tool has become a special favorite with straw¬
berry, tobacco, and sugar-beet growers, market
gardeners, truckers, and farmers, because of its 12
chisel-shaped teeth. The teeth and pulverizer leave
the ground in fine condition. Depth can be regu¬
lated instantly. Cultivates any width from 12 to
32 inches. Handles adjust up, down, and sidewise,
saving hands and clothes.
Planet Jr. Seed Attachment No. 35
For hotbed or greenhouse work. Can also be
attached to the No. 119 Wheel Hoe or all Single
and Double Wheel Hoes. Without Handle, $5.75.
With Handle, $6.25.
ABBOTT & COBB
Philadelphia, Pa.
47
Miscellaneous Supplies
No. 220 Planet Jr. Fertilizer Distributor
A thoroughly practical, well-built implement for
distributing fertilizer evenly and thoroughly. It
will handle 100 to 2,000 pounds per acre and can be
adjusted to fertilize rows as close as 9 inches or as
far apart as 4 feet. The economy in material and
the saving in labor makes Planet Jr. No. 220
Fertilizer Distributor a profitable investment for
every market gardener or farmer. Price $26.
SCATTERS eVGCt
Broadcast Seed Sower
For accurately sowing timothy, clovers, millets
and heavy seeds of grass and other farm crops. Can
be regulated to sow any required quantity per acre.
Gaboon .
Cyclone
Each
$5 00
2 25
Farm and Garden Wheelbarrows
One of the most useful articles on the list of garden
and lawn tools. Materials are selected oak mortised
and bolted together, strengthened with six iron
h^^ees, made substantial, light and for long service.
Wheels are 3-inch tread.
Tire
in.
Length
in.
Depth
in.
Width
in.
2^
30
12
25 .
2%
28
12
24 .
2^
26
12
22 .
m
22
9
18 .
The Auto Spray
The Self-Operating Automatic Sprayer
This machine is one of the strongest and most
simple in its parts. The pump is locked by means of
sliding cam, which pre¬
vents wear, gives long
service, and renders all
parts instantly accessi¬
ble. Reservoir holds 4
gallons, but should not
be oyer two-thirds full of
solution when ready for
spraying. About two
pumpings will empty the
tank, and the operator
has only to direct the
spray. It can be used in
the garden for small
pees and shrubs, spray¬
ing weeds, spraying
cattle, or whitewashing.
Cylinders are made of both gal¬
vanized iron and brass, with locked
seams. It can be carried in the
hand or used as a knapsack
sprayer.
Equipment
No. lA. Brass Tank with Stop Cock . $9 00
No. IB. Brass Tank with Auto Spray . 9 50
No. 1C. Galvanized Tank with Stop Cock ... 6 00
No. ID. Galvanized Tank with Auto Spray.. . 6 50
Postage extra. Mailing weight, 10 lbs.
Extension Pipes. 2-foot lengths for spraying
tall shrubs and trees; solid brass .
Brass Strainer. For straining lumpy liquid.
Brass Auto-Pop Nozzle. Shown in cut, part
of No. IB equipment. When sold separately.
Auto-Pop. With hose and fittings .
50
1 20
1 50
2 00
No.
601
602
603
604
Keystone Water
Ballast Rollers
Fill with water, which
will weight it to any de¬
sired number of pounds, as
shown below. Equipped
with a device for keeping
handles stationary.
Sec¬
Diam.
Lgth.
Wt.
tions
in.
in.
empty
1
14
24
60
1
18
24
85
1
24
24
100
1
24
32
135
Wt.
filled Price
250 . $17 00
330 . 20 00
440 . 23 00
590 . 26 00
ABBOTT & COBB
Philadelphia, Pa.
48
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Acroclinium . 36
Ageratum . 36
Alphano . 44
Alyssum . 36
Antirrhinum . 36
Aquilegia . 37
Arsenate of Lead . 45
Ashes, Hardwood . 44
Asparagus . 2
Asparagus Roots . 2
Aster . 37
Auto-Pop . 48
Auto-Pop Nozzle . 48
Auto Spray . 48
Baby’s Breath . 39
Bachelor’s Button . 38
Balsam . 37
Balsam Apple . 37
Beans . 3,4
Beans, Scarlet Runner . 42
Beans, Soja . 34
Beet, Mangel . 6
Beets . 4-7
Black-Leaf 40 . 45
Bonemeal . 44
Bordeaux Mixture . 45
Broccoli . 8
Cabbage . 8-10
Cabbage, Chinese . 10
Calendula . 37
Calliopsis . 37
Campanula . 37
Candytuft . 37
Canterbury Bells . 37
Carnation . 38
Carrots . 11, 12
Castor-oil Bean . 38
Cauliflower . 10
Celeriac . 17
Celery . 12-16
Celosia . 38
Centaurea . 38
Chard, Swiss . 10
Chicory . 17
Chrysanthemum . 38
Qover . 34
Cockscomb, Dwarf . 38
Collards . 17
Columbine . 37
Coreopsis . 38
Com, Field . 17
Cora Salad . 17
Corn, Sweet . 18
Cosmos . 38
Cucumber . 24, 25
Cultivator . 47
Dandelion . . 19
Delphinium . 38
Dianthus . 39
Digitalis . 39
DUl . 5
Edger . 47
Eggplant . 19
Endive . 17, 19
Eschscholtzia . 39
Ever Green Insecticide . 45
INDEX
PAGE
Everlasting .
....36
Extension Pipes .
.. ..48
Fennel, Florence .
.. .. 5
Fertilizer Distributor. . .
.. ..48
Fertilizers .
.. ..44
Field Seeds .
.. ..34
Fish-oil Soap .
....45
Flower Seeds .
.36-43
Forget-me-not .
.. ..40
Four o’Qock .
. . . .39
Foxglove .
.. ..39
Gaillardia .
... .39
Gourds .
. . . .40
Grasses, Lawn .
.. ..35
Gypsophila .
.. ..39
Harrow .
... .47
Hellebore .
.. ..45
Herbs . ' . .
.... 5
Hollyhocks .
... .40
Horseradish Roots .
.. ..19
Humus .
... .44
Iberis .
.. ..37
Impatiens .
.. ..37
Insecticides and Fungicides. 45
Kale .
.. ..19
Kohlrabi .
.. ..20
Larkspur .
.38, 40
Lawn Mowers and Supplies.. 46
Leek .
.. ..19
Lemon Oil Insecticide. .
... .45
Lettuce .
.20-23
Lime .
... .44
Lime-Sulfur (Dry) .
.. ..45
Lime-Sulfur Solution. . .
.. ..45
Manure, Sheep .
Marigold .
.. ..40
Marigold, Pot .
... .37
Melrosine .
... .45
Mignonette .
... .40
Millet . . . . .
... .34
Mirabilis .
.. ..39
Miscellaneous Supplies
.. ..48
Momordica .
.. ..37
Morning-Glory .
... .40
Moss, Peat .
.. ..44
Muskmelon .
.. ..23
Mustard .
... .23
Myosotis .
... .40
Nasturtium .
.. ..40
Nicofume Paper .
... .45
Nicofume Tobacco Powder.. 45
Nitrate of Soda .
.. ..44
Onions .
.. ..26
Onion Sets .
. 26
Pansy .
. 41
Paris Green .
. 45
Parsley .
. 28
Parsnip .
. 27
Peas .
. 28
Peas, Canada .
. 34
Peat Moss .
. 44
Pepper .
. 29
Petunia .
. 41
Phlox .
. 41
PAGE
Phosphate . 44
Pinks . 39
Planet Jr. Tools . 47
Plantabbs . 44
Poppy, California . 39
Portulaca . 41
Primrose . 42
Primula . 42
P. T. B. Para-Dichloroben¬
zene . 45
Pulverizer . 47
Pumpkin . 29
Pyrox . 45
Radish . 30,31
Rape, Dwarf Essex . 34
Reseda . 40
Ricinus . 38
Romaine . 23
Rutabaga . 34
Rye . 34
Sage, Scarlet . 42
Salsify . 31
Salvia . 42
Savory, Summer . 5
Scabiosa . 42
Scalecide . 45
Seed Attachments . 47
Seeder . 47
Seed Sower . 48
Semesan . 45
Sheep Manure . 44
Slug-Shot . 45
Snapdragon . 36
Sorrel . 31
Spinach . 32
Squash . 31
Stimugerm . 45
Stocks . 43
Strainer, Brass . 48
Sulphate of Ammonia . 44
Sunoco Spray Oil . 45
Sweet Marjoram . 5
Sweet Peas . 43
Sweet William . 42
Thyme . 5
Timothy . 34
Tobacco Dust, Fine . 45
Tobacco Stems . 44
Tomato . 32, 33
Torf Mull . 44
Tree Tanglefoot . 45
Turnip . 34
Vegetable Seeds . 2-34
Verbena . 43
Vetch, Hairy . 34
Vigoro . 44
Wallflowers . 43
Water Ballast Rollers . 48
Watermelon . 27
Weed Killer . 45
Whale-oil Soap . 45
Wheat . 34
Wheelbarrows . 48
Wheel Hoe . 47
Zinnia . 43
1-34
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Printed in U.S. A.
ABBOTT & COBB
4655 - 61 Paul Street
FRANKFORD, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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